Best High Schools in Lea County, NM

Lea County, NM has 11 high schools with 4,842 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lea County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lea County underperform expectations.

1. Sundown H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sundown Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 181 Students

2. Lovington High

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 737 Students

3. Hobbs High

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students

4. Tatum High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

5. Jal High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jal Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students

6. Eunice High

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students

7. New Hope Alternative High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students

8. Lae County Corrections

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lea County, NM

Lea County, NM has 11 middle schools with 4,994 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lea County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lea County underperform expectations.

1. Caton Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students

2. Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students

3. Tatum Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students

4. Taylor Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students

5. Houston Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 843 Students

6. Lovington 6th Grade Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 228 Students

7. Highland Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students

8. Heizer Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

9. Jal Jr High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jal Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lea County, NM

Lea County, NM has 24 elementary schools with 7,714 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lea County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lea County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Sundown El

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sundown Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students

2. Mettie Jordan Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students

3. Junction Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Junction Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 123 Students

4. College Lane Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

5. Desert Willow Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Carlsbad Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 787 Students

6. Tatum Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students

7. Stone Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students

8. Will Rogers Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students

9. Murray Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

10. Yarbro Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 443 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lea County, NM

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lea County, NM has a total population of 74,455 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lea County, NM

17,550

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

76%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lea County, NM.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lea County, NM.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lea County, NM.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,603 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lea County, NM Internet Health Assessment.

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