Best Schools in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM has a total of 49 schools including 15 high schools, 11 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 14,725 students attend Chaves County, NM schools. On average, schools in Chaves County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Chaves County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM has 15 high schools with 5,038 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Chaves County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Chaves County exceed expectations.
1. Early College High School
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
2. Fort Sumner High
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Fort Sumner Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
3. Artesia High
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 766 Students
4. Cloudcroft High
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Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 113 Students
5. Goddard High
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1155 Students
6. Elida High
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Elida Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 87 Students
7. Lake Arthur High
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Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
8. Roswell High
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
9. Tatum High
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Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
10. University High
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM has 11 middle schools with 3,253 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Chaves County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Chaves County meet expectations.
1. Cloudcroft Middle
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Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Berrendo Middle
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
3. Sierra Middle
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
4. Mountain View Middle
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
5. Lake Arthur Middle
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Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
6. Mesa Middle
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
7. Artesia Zia Intermediate
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Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
8. Tatum Jr High
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Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
9. Hagerman Middle
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Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
10. Dexter Middle
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Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM has 23 elementary schools with 6,434 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Chaves County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Chaves County exceed expectations.
1. Cloudcroft Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
2. Military Heights Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
3. Valley View Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
4. East Grand Plains Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
5. Del Norte Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 Students
6. Berrendo Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
7. Washington Ave Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
8. El Capitan Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
9. Missouri Ave Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 301 Students
10. Monterrey Elementary
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 409 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chaves County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chaves County, NM has a total population of 65,157 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chaves County, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chaves County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chaves County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chaves County, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chaves County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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