For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 571 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NM are Maxwell High School, Moreno Valley High School and Cimarron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Colfax County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raton High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Colfax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cimarron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Springer High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Springer Correctional Facility
Alternative School
201 Hwy 468
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
Colfax County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 2-3 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
P.o. Box 308
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NM include Maxwell High School, Moreno Valley High School and Cimarron High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax County?
6 public high schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Colfax County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Colfax County include: Moreno Valley High School vs. Cimarron High School, Cimarron High School vs. Moreno Valley High School
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