For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 152 students in Capitan, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Capitan, NM is Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capitan, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Capitan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Capitan, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Capitan High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Capitan, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capitan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Capitan, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Capitan, NM include Capitan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Capitan?
1 public high schools are located in Capitan.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan?
Capitan public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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