For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 351 students in Raton, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in Raton, NM is Raton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raton, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Raton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Raton, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raton High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Raton, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Raton, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 2-3 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Raton, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Raton, NM include Raton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Raton?
1 public high schools are located in Raton.
What is the racial composition of students in Raton?
Raton public high schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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