Best Schools in Lea County, NM
Lea County, NM has 41 public schools (7 high, 8 middle, 23 elementary) serving 15,152 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Lea County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lea County, NM
The top high schools in Lea County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tatum High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
2. Jal High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jal Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Lovington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 737 Students
4. Hobbs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2216 Students
5. Eunice High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
6. Lae County Corrections
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nm Corrections • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 5 Students
7. New Hope Alternative High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lea County, NM
The top middle schools in Lea County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tatum Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 51 Students
2. Lovington 6th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 228 Students
3. Houston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 843 Students
4. Jal Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jal Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
5. Taylor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lovington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
6. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
7. Caton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eunice Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
8. Heizer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lea County, NM
The top elementary schools in Lea County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tatum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tatum Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
2. Mills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
3. Coronado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
4. College Lane Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
5. Booker T. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 156 Students
6. Broadmoor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
7. Stone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
8. Taylor Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
9. Sanger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hobbs Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 393 Students
10. Jal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jal Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 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
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 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
20.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Lea County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lea County, NM
How many schools are in Lea County, NM?
Lea County, NM has 41 public schools: 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 15,152 students in total.
How do schools in Lea County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Lea County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Lea County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lea 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: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lea County
5 places in Lea County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.