| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Municipal Schools | Claunch | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 70 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Capitan Municipal Schools | Alto | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 471 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Ruidoso Municipal Schools | Glencoe | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,820 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Carrizozo Municipal Schools | Carrizozo | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 157 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hondo Valley Public Schools | Hondo | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 124 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 2,642 students across 14 schools. The largest is Ruidoso Municipal Schools with 1,820 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County has 5 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Corona Municipal Schools (10/10). 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 Lincoln County, NM?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NM?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Corona Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.