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Roosevelt County Schools & Education

Roosevelt County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

79.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

79.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,998

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#11

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Roosevelt County

Measured School Summary

Roosevelt County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 79.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,998 per pupil, Roosevelt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 11% above the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Roosevelt County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

13 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #11 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

79.6%

0.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,998

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

13

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Roosevelt County has 13 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Roosevelt County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Roosevelt County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#11

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

2,610 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

228 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

DORA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

219 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

ELIDA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

178 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Roosevelt County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Roosevelt County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Roosevelt County, New Mexico

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Education Hub of Roosevelt County

Roosevelt County manages 13 public schools across four districts, serving a total of 3,235 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. All schools in the county are traditional public districts, with no charter options currently available.

Portales Municipal Schools Leads Growth

Portales Municipal Schools is the dominant district, serving 2,610 students—over 80% of the county's total enrollment. Small-scale alternatives exist in the Floyd and Dora districts, which serve 228 and 219 students respectively. Portales High School is the largest campus, with 807 students currently enrolled.

A Mix of Town and Country Schools

The county features a balanced mix of seven rural and six town-based schools. The average school size is 249 students, offering a middle-ground between large urban campuses and tiny rural outposts. While Portales High is the largest, several primary schools like Valencia and James Elementary also maintain healthy populations of nearly 400 students each.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Roosevelt County

Reported Enrollment

3,235

13 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle3
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Roosevelt County

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

6 schools
2,610 students

FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

3 schools
228 students

DORA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

2 schools
219 students

ELIDA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

2 schools
178 students

13 Public Schools in Roosevelt County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

PORTALES HIGH

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

PORTALES, 88130 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High807 students

PORTALES JR HIGH

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

PORTALES, 88130 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle408 students

VALENCIA ELEMENTARY

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

PORTALES, 88130 / Town: Remote

Record3–4Primary389 students

JAMES ELEMENTARY

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

PORTALES, 88130 / Town: Remote

Record1–2Primary379 students

LINDSEY-STEINER ELEMENTARY

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

PORTALES, 88130 / Town: Remote

Record5–6Middle316 students

BROWN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

PORTALES MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

PORTALES, 88130 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–KGPrimary311 students

DORA ELEMENTARY

DORA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

DORA, 88115 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary121 students

FLOYD ELEMENTARY

FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

FLOYD, 88118 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary101 students

DORA HIGH

DORA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

DORA, 88115 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High98 students

ELIDA ELEMENTARY

ELIDA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

ELIDA, 88116 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary91 students

ELIDA HIGH

ELIDA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

ELIDA, 88116 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High87 students

FLOYD MIDDLE

FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

FLOYD, 88118 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle78 students

FLOYD HIGH

FLOYD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

FLOYD, 88118 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High49 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,998

State avg $7,957

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Mexico counties have the highest graduation rates?
Los Alamos County (93.0%), De Baca County (90.0%), and Mora County (90.0%) currently lead New Mexico among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in New Mexico?
Across New Mexico counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,957. The highest current county values are Catron County ($13,747), Harding County ($13,463), and Guadalupe County ($10,823). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County has a school score of 37/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Roosevelt County?
The high school graduation rate in Roosevelt County is 79.6%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Roosevelt County spend per student?
Roosevelt County spends $7,998 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Roosevelt County, New Mexico — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Roosevelt County manages 13 public schools across four districts, serving a total of 3,235 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. All schools in the county are traditional public districts, with no charter options currently available.

What are the major school districts in Roosevelt County, New Mexico?

Portales Municipal Schools is the dominant district, serving 2,610 students—over 80% of the county's total enrollment. Small-scale alternatives exist in the Floyd and Dora districts, which serve 228 and 219 students respectively. Portales High School is the largest campus, with 807 students currently enrolled.

What is the school experience like in Roosevelt County?

The county features a balanced mix of seven rural and six town-based schools. The average school size is 249 students, offering a middle-ground between large urban campuses and tiny rural outposts. While Portales High is the largest, several primary schools like Valencia and James Elementary also maintain healthy populations of nearly 400 students each.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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