For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,235 students in Roosevelt County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Roosevelt County, NM are Dora High School, Floyd High School and Dora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Roosevelt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roosevelt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Floyd High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Dora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Grades: 5-6
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: PK-4
| 101 students
Rank: #66.
Portales Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Grades: 7-8
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
Valencia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Grades: 3-4
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Elida Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Rank: #99.
Portales High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #1010.
Elida High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1111.
Floyd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Grades: 5-8
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brown Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Grades: PK-K
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
James Elementary School
Magnet School
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Grades: 1-2
| 379 students
Roosevelt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roosevelt County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Roosevelt County, NM include Dora High School, Floyd High School and Dora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roosevelt County?
13 public schools are located in Roosevelt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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