Best Schools in Colfax County, NM
Colfax County, NM has a total of 24 schools including 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 3,571 students attend Colfax County, NM schools. On average, schools in Colfax County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Colfax County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Colfax County, NM
Colfax County, NM has 9 high schools with 1,498 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 Colfax County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Colfax County exceed expectations.
1. Des Moines High
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Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 51 Students
2. Raton High
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Raton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students
3. Moreno Valley High
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
4. Taos High
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Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 758 Students
5. Cimarron High
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
6. Maxwell High
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Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
7. Primero Junior-senior High School
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Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 113 Students
8. Springer High
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Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colfax County, NM
Colfax County, NM has 4 middle schools with 468 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 Colfax County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Colfax County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Maxwell Middle
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Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 20 Students
2. Eagle Nest Middle
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Cimarron Middle
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
4. Taos Middle
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Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colfax County, NM
Colfax County, NM has 11 elementary schools with 1,605 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 Colfax County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Colfax County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Des Moines Elementary
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Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 69 Students
2. Cimarron Elementary
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 59 Students
3. Maxwell Elementary
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Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 46 Students
4. Eagle Nest Elementary
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 96 Students
5. Primero Elementary School
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Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
6. Ranchos De Taos Elementary
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Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
7. Forrester Elementary
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Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 30 Students
8. Enos Garcia Elementary
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Taos Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
9. Raton Intermediate
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Raton Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 234 Students
10. Wilferth Elementary
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Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 28 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colfax County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colfax County, NM has a total population of 12,387 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colfax 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 Colfax County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colfax County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colfax 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 Colfax County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
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