Best Schools in Eddy County, NM
Eddy County, NM has 34 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 14,711 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Eddy County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Eddy County, NM
The top high schools in Eddy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students
2. Artesia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 766 Students
3. Lovington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 737 Students
4. Loving High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
5. Carlsbad High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
Best Middle Schools in Eddy County, NM
The top middle schools in Eddy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Lovington 6th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 228 Students
3. Artesia Zia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 546 Students
4. Loving Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loving Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
5. Taylor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
6. Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Eddy County, NM
The top elementary schools in Eddy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 148 Students
2. Roselawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 184 Students
3. Hermosa Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 293 Students
4. Yeso Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 493 Students
5. Desert Willow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 787 Students
6. Yucca Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Artesia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 333 Students
7. Monterrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
8. Cottonwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 760 Students
9. Ocotillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
10. Sunset Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Eddy County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Eddy County, NM has a total population of 62,314 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Eddy County, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Eddy County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Eddy County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Eddy County, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Eddy County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Eddy County, NM
How many schools are in Eddy County, NM?
Eddy County, NM has 34 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 14,711 students in total.
How do schools in Eddy County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Eddy County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Eddy County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Eddy County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Eddy County
3 places in Eddy County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.