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Lea County Public Schools

Lea County, New Mexico

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

Total Schools

38

public schools

Total Enrollment

14,928

students

School Districts

5

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

38

in Lea County

Reported Enrollment

14,928

38 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21
Middle8
High7
Other2

5 School Districts in Lea County

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

18 schools
9,990 students

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

10 schools
3,382 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 38 matching schools

HOBBS HIGH

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High2,216 students

HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–9Middle843 students

HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle840 students

HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed only9–10Other772 students

LOVINGTON HIGH

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Listed only10–12High737 students

HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle606 students

TAYLOR MIDDLE

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Listed only7–8Middle527 students

COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary519 students

MURRAY ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary458 students

YARBRO ELEMENTARY

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Listed only4–5Primary443 students

TAYLOR ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary421 students

STONE ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary404 students

MILLS ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary401 students

SANGER ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary393 students

SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary371 students

CORONADO ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary368 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary351 students

METTIE JORDAN ELEMENTARY

EUNICE MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

EUNICE, 88231 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary346 students

BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

HOBBS, 88240 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary333 students

LLANO ELEMENTARY

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

LOVINGTON, 88260 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–KGPrimary325 students

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.

← Back to Lea County Education OverviewCounty school score: 28/100

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.