| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Consolidated Schools | Dexter | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 812 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Roswell Independent Schools | Roswell | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 9,701 | 22 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lake Arthur Municipal Schools | Lake Arthur | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 136 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hagerman Municipal Schools | Hagerman | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 368 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Chaves County compares
Together they enroll 11,017 students across 31 schools. The largest is Roswell Independent Schools with 9,701 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chaves County is Dexter Consolidated Schools (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chaves County, NM?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Chaves County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chaves County, NM?
Of the districts serving Chaves County, Dexter Consolidated Schools has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 51st percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.