For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 848 students in Lincoln County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NM are Ruidoso High School, Corona High School and Carrizozo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Lincoln County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ruidoso High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Lincoln County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Corona High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Franklin St
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Carrizozo High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Hondo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Capitan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
115 Black Jack Pershing
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
(555) 555-5555
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
(555) 555-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Grades: PK-K
| 208 students
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NM include Ruidoso High School, Corona High School and Carrizozo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County, NM?
5 public high schools are located in Lincoln County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County, NM?
Lincoln County, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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