Lea County Public Schools

Lea County, New Mexico

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

14,928

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lea County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Mexico; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Lea County has 5 district entries. HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. HOBBS has the most listed schools, with 19 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lea County

Reported Enrollment

14,928

38 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21

Middle8

High7

Other2

5 School Districts in Lea County

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

3 schools

726 students

JAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools

527 students

TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

3 schools

298 students

38 Public Schools in Lea 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 Lea County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
HOBBS HIGH	Profile	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	9–12	High	2,216
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	6–9	Middle	843
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	840
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	9–10	Other	772
LOVINGTON HIGH	Record	LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	LOVINGTON, 88260Town: Remote	10–12	High	737
HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	606
TAYLOR MIDDLE	Record	LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	LOVINGTON, 88260Town: Remote	7–8	Middle	527
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	519
MURRAY ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	458
YARBRO ELEMENTARY	Record	LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	LOVINGTON, 88260Town: Remote	4–5	Primary	443
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	421
STONE ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	404
MILLS ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	401
SANGER ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	393
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	371
CORONADO ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	368
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	351
METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARY	Record	EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	EUNICE, 88231Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	346
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY	Record	HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	HOBBS, 88240Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	333
LLANO ELEMENTARY	Record	LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS	LOVINGTON, 88260Town: Remote	PK–KG	Primary	325

HOBBS HIGH

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High2,216 students

HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Record6–9Middle843 students

HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle840 students

HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Record9–10Other772 students

LOVINGTON HIGH

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Record10–12High737 students

HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle606 students

TAYLOR MIDDLE

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle527 students

COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary519 students

MURRAY ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary458 students

YARBRO ELEMENTARY

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary443 students

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary421 students

STONE ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary404 students

MILLS ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary401 students

SANGER ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary393 students

SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary371 students

CORONADO ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary368 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary351 students

METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARY

EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

EUNICE, 88231 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary346 students

BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary333 students

LLANO ELEMENTARY

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–KGPrimary325 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Lea County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARY
EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
EUNICE, 88231
Enrollment
346 students
Listed on this county directory
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
156 students
Listed on this county directory
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
333 students
Listed on this county directory
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
519 students
Listed on this county directory
CORONADO ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
368 students
Listed on this county directory
EDISON ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
224 students
Listed on this county directory
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
351 students
Listed on this county directory
MILLS ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
401 students
Listed on this county directory
MURRAY ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
458 students
Listed on this county directory
SANGER ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
393 students
Listed on this county directory
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
371 students
Listed on this county directory
STONE ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
404 students
Listed on this county directory
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
421 students
Listed on this county directory
WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
314 students
Listed on this county directory
JAL ELEMENTARY
JAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
JAL, 88252
Enrollment
255 students
Listed on this county directory
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
2
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
251 students
Listed on this county directory
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
3
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
220 students
Listed on this county directory
LEA ELEMENTARY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
1
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
220 students
Listed on this county directory
LLANO ELEMENTARY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–KG
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
325 students
Listed on this county directory
YARBRO ELEMENTARY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
4–5
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
443 students
Listed on this county directory
TATUM ELEMENTARY
TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
TATUM, 88267
Enrollment
131 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

CATON MIDDLE
EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
EUNICE, 88231
Enrollment
161 students
Listed on this county directory
HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
606 students
Listed on this county directory
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
840 students
Listed on this county directory
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
6–9
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
843 students
Listed on this county directory
JAL JR HIGH
JAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
JAL, 88252
Enrollment
125 students
Listed on this county directory
LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
6
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
228 students
Listed on this county directory
TAYLOR MIDDLE
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
527 students
Listed on this county directory
TATUM JR HIGH
TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
TATUM, 88267
Enrollment
51 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

EUNICE HIGH
EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
EUNICE, 88231
Enrollment
219 students
Listed on this county directory
HOBBS HIGH
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
2,216 students
JAL HIGH
JAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
JAL, 88252
Enrollment
147 students
Listed on this county directory
LOVINGTON HIGH
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
10–12
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
737 students
Listed on this county directory
NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
124 students
Listed on this county directory
LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONS
NM CORRECTIONS
Record
Grades
8–12
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
5 students
Listed on this county directory
TATUM HIGH
TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
TATUM, 88267
Enrollment
116 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9–10
Location
HOBBS, 88240
Enrollment
772 students
Listed on this county directory
LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Record
Grades
9
Location
LOVINGTON, 88260
Enrollment
307 students
Listed on this county directory

Lea County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lea County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Mexico. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Lea County public school directory?

The directory lists 38 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Lea County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Lea County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Lea County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Lea County?

Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

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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.