For the 2026 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colfax County (2026)
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: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 1 student
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 81% (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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