Mayfield High School (MHS) is one of four traditional public high schools in

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. As of 2023-24, the school serves 1,421 students. The school is a part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district.

History

MHS was opened in 1965 after Las Cruces High School became overcrowded. It became the second high school in Las Cruces. The school was named after former Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent, ''Thomas J. Mayfield''. In 1967, the school colors were chosen as green and gold, the

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champions in that year. The mascot Trojan was chosen the same year, largely because the

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Trojans won the NCAA football Championship.

Demographics

''As of June 2024''

Rivalry

Historically MHS has been the rival of Las Cruces High School. The rivalry has existed in since the founding of MHS, with a legacy spanning several decades of heated matches and competition for the best team in the city. There is often enough fan turnout to be played at

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. The Mayfield-Las Cruces high school football rivalry was voted the 9th best in the nation by rivals.com in 2008, and was ranked the 2nd biggest rivalry by USA today in 2013. The movie "Cruces Divided" was filmed based on this rivalry.

Athletics

MHS competes in the

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(NMAA), as a class 5A school in District 4. In addition to Mayfield High School, the schools in District 4-5A include: Artesia High School, Goddard High School, and Roswell High School. MHS has a long history of athletic successes, including winning the state championship in

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in 1971, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2010.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

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