For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,429 students in Lea County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Lea County, NM are Houston Middle School, Lovington High School and Lovington Freshman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lea County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Lea County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Lea County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lovington High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Lea County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 853 students
Rank: #22.
Lovington High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Grades: 10-12
| 664 students
Rank: #33.
Lovington Freshman Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Grades: 9
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Hobbs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,109 students
Rank: #55.
Hobbs Freshman High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Grades: 9-10
| 820 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jal High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tatum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #99.
Eunice High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 19th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Lea County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Lea Cy. Detention Cn High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
310 North Fifth St
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Grades: 8-11
| 12 students
Test GGG School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1001 Eagle Road
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Grades: 3-7
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lea County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Lea County, NM include Houston Middle School, Lovington High School and Lovington Freshman Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Lea County, NM?
10 public high schools are located in Lea County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Lea County, NM?
Lea County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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