📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Lea County, NM
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tatum Municipal Schools | Tatum | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #2 | Hobbs Municipal Schools | Hobbs | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #3 | Lovington Public Schools | Lovington | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #4 | Jal Public Schools | Jal | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #5 | Eunice Municipal Schools | Eunice | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
Best School Districts in Lea County, New Mexico (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Lea County, New Mexico that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Mexico, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Lea County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Lea County, New Mexico? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Lea County, New Mexico, the highest-rated is Tatum Municipal Schools (Tatum), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 80th percentile of New Mexico districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.