Best Schools in Colfax County, NM
Colfax County, NM has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 1,582 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Colfax County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colfax County, NM
The top high schools in Colfax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Des Moines High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 51 Students
2. Cimarron High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
3. Springer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 53 Students
4. Raton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students
5. Moreno Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron Municipal Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
6. Maxwell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colfax County, NM
The top middle schools in Colfax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maxwell Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 20 Students
2. Cimarron Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
3. Eagle Nest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colfax County, NM
The top elementary schools in Colfax County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Des Moines Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 69 Students
2. Maxwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 46 Students
3. Wilferth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 28 Students
4. Eagle Nest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 96 Students
5. Raton Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raton Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 234 Students
6. Forrester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springer Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 30 Students
7. Longfellow Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Raton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 251 Students
8. Cimarron Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 59 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.
Questions About Schools in Colfax County, NM
How many schools are in Colfax County, NM?
Colfax County, NM has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 1,582 students in total.
How do schools in Colfax County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Colfax County score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Colfax County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colfax 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Colfax County, NM
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Colfax County
6 places in Colfax County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Cimarron (3)
- Maxwell (3)
- Raton (3)
- Springer (3)
- Eagle Nest (2)
- Angel Fire (1)