For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 113 students in Catron County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Catron County, NM are Reserve High School and Quemado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Catron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reserve High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Quemado High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Catron County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Catron County, NM include Reserve High School and Quemado High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Catron County?
2 public middle schools are located in Catron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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