For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 625 students in Lincoln County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NM are Corona High School, Capitan Middle School and Ruidoso Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corona High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
531 Franklin St
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Capitan Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Carrizozo Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hondo High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
115 Black Jack Pershing
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
(555) 555-5555
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
(555) 555-5555
Gr: 9-12
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Gr: PK-K | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
M
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NM include Corona High School, Capitan Middle School and Ruidoso Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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