For the 2026 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 Public High Schools in Roswell, NM (2026)
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 Public 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