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Best Lea County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,569 students in Lea County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lea County, NM are Tatum High School, Houston Middle School and Eunice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lea County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Lea County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Lea County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lovington High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lea County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Gr: 6-9 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Eunice High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 19th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Lovington Freshman Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Gr: 9 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Lovington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Gr: 10-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Jal High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Hobbs Freshman High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Gr: 9-10 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Hobbs High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lea County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lea County, NM include Tatum High School, Houston Middle School and Eunice High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lea County?
10 public high schools are located in Lea County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lea County?
Lea County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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