Can I use Eddy County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Eddy County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Eddy County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Eddy County?

Start with the 26 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Eddy County Schools & Education

Name: Eddy County, New Mexico Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Eddy County, New Mexico

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

73.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

73.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 79.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,354

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,957

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 33/100

State Score Position

#31

of 33 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Eddy County

Measured School Summary

Eddy County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 73.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,354 per pupil, Eddy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 62% below the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Eddy County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

26 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

13/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #31 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.

Completion

73.0%

6.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,354

$1,603 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Eddy County has 26 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Eddy County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Review-carefully county

Eddy County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#31

of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

7,102 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 2Other 3

14 listed schools in this county slice.

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

3,704 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

647 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Eddy County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Eddy County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Eddy County, New Mexico

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Broad Educational Network in Eddy County

Eddy County manages a robust network of 26 public schools serving 11,453 students across three distinct districts. The infrastructure includes 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools to support the growing region. Most students attend school in town-based settings, with six campuses located in rural areas.

Carlsbad Municipal Leads Local Districts

Carlsbad Municipal Schools stands as the largest district, educating 7,102 students across 14 separate schools. Artesia Public Schools also plays a significant role with 10 schools and 3,722 enrolled students. Charter options are limited, with just one school representing roughly 4% of the county's total public offerings.

Diverse School Sizes and Town Locales

School sizes vary significantly, from the massive Carlsbad High with 1,551 students to smaller community campuses. The average school enrollment is 458 students, though 20 of the 26 schools are situated in town locales. Large intermediate schools like PR Leyva Campus help bridge the gap between primary and secondary education.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Eddy County

Reported Enrollment

11,453

26 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14

Middle4

High4

Other4

3 School Districts in Eddy County

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

3 schools

647 students

26 Public Schools in Eddy County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Eddy County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
CARLSBAD HIGH	Profile	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,551
CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	817
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	787
ARTESIA HIGH	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	10–12	High	766
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	760
OCOTILLO ELEMENTARY	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	708
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	705
ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	8–9	Other	605
ARTESIA ZIA INTERMEDIATE	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	6–7	Middle	546
YESO ELEMENTARY	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	493
SUNSET ELEMENTARY	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	356
GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOOD	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	PK–KG	Primary	336
YUCCA ELEMENTARY	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	333
MONTERREY ELEMENTARY	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	329
LOVING ELEMENTARY	Record	LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	LOVING, 88256Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	306
HERMOSA ELEMENTARY	Record	ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	ARTESIA, 88210Town: Remote	1–5	Primary	293
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	PK	Other	257
JEFFERSON MONTESSORI	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	KG–12	Charter	254
CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER	Record	CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	CARLSBAD, 88220Town: Remote	1–12	Alternative	227
LOVING HIGH	Record	LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	LOVING, 88256Rural: Distant	9–12	High	191

CARLSBAD HIGH

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,551 students

CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle817 students

DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary787 students

ARTESIA HIGH

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

Record10–12High766 students

COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary760 students

OCOTILLO ELEMENTARY

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary708 students

CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle705 students

ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

Record8–9Other605 students

ARTESIA ZIA INTERMEDIATE

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

Record6–7Middle546 students

YESO ELEMENTARY

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary493 students

SUNSET ELEMENTARY

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary356 students

GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOOD

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–KGPrimary336 students

YUCCA ELEMENTARY

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary333 students

MONTERREY ELEMENTARY

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary329 students

LOVING ELEMENTARY

LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVING, 88256 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary306 students

HERMOSA ELEMENTARY

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ARTESIA, 88210 / Town: Remote

Record1–5Primary293 students

HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther257 students

JEFFERSON MONTESSORI

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Charter254 students

CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER

CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARLSBAD, 88220 / Town: Remote

Record1–12Alternative227 students

LOVING HIGH

LOVING MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVING, 88256 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High191 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,354

State avg $7,957

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Mexico counties have the highest graduation rates?

Los Alamos County (93.0%), De Baca County (90.0%), and Mora County (90.0%) currently lead New Mexico among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in New Mexico?

Across New Mexico counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,957. The highest current county values are Catron County ($13,747), Harding County ($13,463), and Guadalupe County ($10,823). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Eddy County?

Eddy County has a school score of 13/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Eddy County?

The high school graduation rate in Eddy County is 73.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Eddy County spend per student?

Eddy County spends $6,354 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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