For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 5,685 students in Eddy County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Eddy County, NM are Artesia High School, Carlsbad Early College High School and Artesia Park Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eddy County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Eddy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Eddy County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carlsbad Early College High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Eddy County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 749 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
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Grades: 8-9
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Loving High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Pecos Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1503 West Pierce Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 236-4005
Grades: K-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #77.
Carlsbad High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 West Church
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,405 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: 1-12
| 433 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 high schools in Eddy County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Eddy County, NM include Artesia High School, Carlsbad Early College High School and Artesia Park Junior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eddy County, NM?
8 public high schools are located in Eddy County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Eddy County, NM?
Eddy County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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