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Best Roosevelt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,150 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 28% (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 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Roosevelt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Floyd High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: PK-4 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Gr: 5-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Elida Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Gr: 3-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Floyd Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: 5-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Elida High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Portales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Brown Early Childhood Center
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Gr: PK-K | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
James Elementary School
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Gr: 1-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

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 81% (majority Hispanic).

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