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Lincoln County Public Schools

Lincoln County, New Mexico

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

Total Schools

14

public schools

Total Enrollment

2,642

students

School Districts

5

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Lincoln 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

Lincoln County has 5 district entries. RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. RUIDOSO has the most listed schools, with 4 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 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

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

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

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Lincoln County

Reported Enrollment

2,642

14 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle3
High5
Other0

5 School Districts in Lincoln County

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

4 schools
1,820 students

CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

3 schools
471 students

CARRIZOZO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

3 schools
157 students

HONDO VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2 schools
124 students

CORONA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

2 schools
70 students

14 Public Schools in Lincoln County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

RUIDOSO HIGH

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

RUIDOSO, 88345 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High532 students

SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

RUIDOSO, 88345 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–2Primary497 students

WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

RUIDOSO, 88345 / Town: Remote

Listed only3–5Primary397 students

RUIDOSO MIDDLE

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

RUIDOSO, 88345 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle394 students

CAPITAN ELEMENTARY

CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CAPITAN, 88316 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary202 students

CAPITAN HIGH

CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CAPITAN, 88316 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High142 students

CAPITAN MIDDLE

CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CAPITAN, 88316 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle127 students

CARRIZOZO ELEMENTARY

CARRIZOZO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARRIZOZO, 88301 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary72 students

HONDO ELEMENTARY

HONDO VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HONDO, 88336 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary62 students

HONDO HIGH

HONDO VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HONDO, 88336 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High62 students

CARRIZOZO HIGH

CARRIZOZO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARRIZOZO, 88301 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High53 students

CORONA ELEMENTARY

CORONA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CORONA, 88318 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary41 students

CARRIZOZO MIDDLE

CARRIZOZO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CARRIZOZO, 88301 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle32 students

CORONA HIGH

CORONA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

CORONA, 88318 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–12High29 students

Lincoln County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Lincoln 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 Lincoln County public school directory?

The directory lists 14 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Education OverviewCounty school score: 36/100

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.