For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 544 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NM are Cimarron Middle School, Springer High School and Maxwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Colfax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 middle schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NM include Cimarron Middle School, Springer High School and Maxwell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colfax County?
6 public middle schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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