For the 2023 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 13,204 students in Eddy County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Eddy County, NM are Artesia High School, Carlsbad Early College High School and Jefferson Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eddy County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Eddy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Eddy County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Artesia High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 10-12
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Carlsbad Early College High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 University Dr
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9415
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-9415
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 8-9
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 6-7
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Alternative School
700 W Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
3000 West Church
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 West Church
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 7-8
| 995 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 6
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 South Sixth
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
1609 W Lea Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3304
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3304
Grades: 1-5
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3310
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3310
Grades: 1-5
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
1801 West Lea
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: PK-K
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
406 N. Alameda Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: PK-K
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3313
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3313
Grades: PK
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
602 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2051
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2051
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 North 9th St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
2106 Captain Williams Ln
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 628-4498
Grades: 1-5
| 552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pecos Connections Academy
Charter School
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Grades: K-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: n/an/a
12 Dunkin Rd
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Hope, NM 88250
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 North Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: K-5
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
923 North Walter St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
1812 Centre Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 North 13th St
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 1-5
| 322 students
Eddy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 West Lea
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: PK
| 159 students
700 West Stevens St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Grace House Prog Rtc High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2412 Tulip
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
215 North Sixth St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 238 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1106 W Quay
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Artesia, NM 88210
(505) 746-2777
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
505 South Alta Vista
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
120 Kircher St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 345 students
2212 Primrose St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 311 students
1600 Johnson St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(505) 234-3300
Grades: 1-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eddy County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Eddy County, NM include Artesia High School, Carlsbad Early College High School and Jefferson Montessori.
How many public schools are located in Eddy County, NM?
28 public schools are located in Eddy County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Eddy County, NM?
Eddy County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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