| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Municipal Schools | Crossroads | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 298 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Hobbs | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 9,990 | 18 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Lovington Public Schools | Lovington | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 3,382 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Jal Public Schools | Jal | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 527 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Eunice Municipal Schools | Eunice | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 726 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lea County compares
Together they enroll 14,923 students across 37 schools. The largest is Hobbs Municipal Schools with 9,990 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County has 5 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lea County is Tatum Municipal Schools (9/10). 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 Lea County, NM?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lea 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 Lea County, NM?
Of the districts serving Lea County, Tatum Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th 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.