For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in 88231, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 88231, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 88231, NM are Eunice High School, Mettie Jordan Elementary School and Caton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88231 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88231, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88231, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eunice High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 19th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Mettie Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Avenue M
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Caton Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 16th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88231, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88231, NM include Eunice High School, Mettie Jordan Elementary School and Caton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 88231?
3 public schools are located in 88231.
What percentage of students in 88231 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 88231 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88231?
88231 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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