The Lea County Correctional Facility was a medium-security prison for men located four miles north-west of Hobbs, New Mexico, opened in 1998 on 60 acres of the former Hobbs Army Airfield, now adjacent ...
Lae County Corrections serves 7 students in grades 8-12.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lae County Corrections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lae County Corrections's student population of 7 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lae County Corrections is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hispanic
57%
63%
White
43%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lae County Corrections?
7 students attend Lae County Corrections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lae County Corrections students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are White.
What grades does Lae County Corrections offer ?
Lae County Corrections offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lae County Corrections part of?
Lae County Corrections is part of Nm Corrections School District.
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