For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,881 students in Roswell, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Roswell, NM are Early College High School, Goddard High School and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roswell, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Roswell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Roswell, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Roswell, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Goddard High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 East Country Club
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
University High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Martin Street
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Roswell High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Roswell, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chaves County Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Gr: K-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 86%
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Roswell, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Roswell, NM include Early College High School, Goddard High School and University High School.
How many public high schools are located in Roswell?
4 public high schools are located in Roswell.
What is the racial composition of students in Roswell?
Roswell public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Roswell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Roswell include: Roswell High School vs. Goddard High School, Goddard High School vs. Roswell High School
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