For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 596 students in Roosevelt County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roosevelt County, NM are Dora High School, Portales Jr High School and Floyd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roosevelt County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Roosevelt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Roosevelt County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School St
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Dora, NM 88115
(575) 477-2216
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Gr: 7-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Floyd Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1564 Nm 267
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Floyd, NM 88118
(575) 478-2211
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Elida High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Church
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Elida, NM 88116
(575) 274-6211
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Roosevelt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Roosevelt County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roosevelt County, NM include Dora High School, Portales Jr High School and Floyd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Roosevelt County?
4 public middle schools are located in Roosevelt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roosevelt County?
Roosevelt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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