| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Public Schools | Artesia | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 3,722 | 10 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Carlsbad Municipal Schools | Carlsbad | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 7,102 | 14 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Loving Municipal Schools | Loving | Not rated | 647 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Eddy County compares
Together they enroll 11,471 students across 27 schools. The largest is Carlsbad Municipal Schools with 7,102 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10. 1 of the 3 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Eddy County is Artesia Public Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Eddy County, NM?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Eddy County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Eddy County, NM?
Of the districts serving Eddy County, Artesia Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.