Best Schools in Lincoln County, NM
Lincoln County, NM has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,642 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Lincoln County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, NM
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Capitan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Ruidoso High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
3. Corona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 29 Students
4. Carrizozo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students
5. Hondo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hondo Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 62 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, NM
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
2. Capitan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
3. Carrizozo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 32 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, NM
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 41 Students
2. Carrizozo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrizozo Municipal Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 72 Students
3. Capitan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capitan Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
4. White Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students
5. Hondo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hondo Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 62 Students
6. Sierra Vista Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, NM has a total population of 20,269 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, NM
How many schools are in Lincoln County, NM?
Lincoln County, NM has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,642 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Lincoln County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Lincoln County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln 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: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
5 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.