| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Consolidated Schools | Roswell | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 812 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Roswell Independent Schools | Roswell | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 9,701 | 22 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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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