For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 152 students in Capitan, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Capitan, NM is Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capitan, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Capitan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Capitan, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Capitan High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Capitan, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Capitan, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Capitan, NM include Capitan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Capitan?
1 public high schools are located in Capitan.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan?
Capitan public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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