Best Schools in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County, NM has 47 public schools (11 high, 9 middle, 23 elementary) serving 15,095 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Chaves County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chaves County, NM
The top high schools in Chaves County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dora High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dora Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
2. Tatum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
3. Early College High School
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
4. Elida High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elida Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 87 Students
5. Artesia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
6. Goddard High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1155 Students
7. Dexter High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
8. Roswell High
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
9. University High
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
10. Hagerman High
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Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chaves County, NM
The top middle schools in Chaves County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Arthur Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
2. Tatum Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
3. Artesia Zia Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
4. Berrendo Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students
5. Hagerman Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
6. Mountain View Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 520 Students
7. Mesa Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 422 Students
8. Sierra Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
9. Dexter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chaves County, NM
The top elementary schools in Chaves County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penasco Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
2. Sidney Gutierrez Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 196 Students
3. Elida Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elida Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students
4. Dora Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dora Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
5. Tatum Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
6. Nancy Lopez Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
7. Yeso Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 493 Students
8. Lake Arthur Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Arthur Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 61 Students
9. Valley View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
10. Del Norte Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 509 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.
Questions About Schools in Chaves County, NM
How many schools are in Chaves County, NM?
Chaves County, NM has 47 public schools: 11 high schools, 9 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 15,095 students in total.
How do schools in Chaves County perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Chaves County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Chaves County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chaves County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chaves County
5 places in Chaves County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Roswell (22)
- Dexter (3)
- Hagerman (3)
- Lake Arthur (3)
- Hope (1)
School districts (4)
- Roswell (22 schools)
- Dexter (3 schools)
- Hagerman (3 schools)
- Lake Arthur (3 schools)