Lovington High School is the public senior high school of Lovington, New Mexico. Its colors are Royal Blue and White and its mascot is a Wildcat. It is a part of Lovington Municipal Schools.
Serving 763 students in grades 10-12, Lovington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 1% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lovington High School's student population of 763 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Motto
CREATE. ACHIEVE. TRANSFORM. SUCCEED.
School Rankings
Lovington High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lovington High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#585 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)93%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovington High School's ranking?
Lovington High School is ranked #585 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Lovington High School often compared to?
Lovington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Artesia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lovington High School?
The graduation rate of Lovington High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Lovington High School?
763 students attend Lovington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lovington High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovington High School?
Lovington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovington High School offer ?
Lovington High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lovington High School part of?
Lovington High School is part of Lovington School District.
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