Best Public High Schools in 88240 (Hobbs, NM) (2025-26)

Best 88240 New Mexico Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,946 students in 88240, NM.

The top ranked public high schools in 88240, NM are Houston Middle School, Hobbs Freshman High School and Hobbs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high schools in zipcode 88240 have an score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 88240 have a of 88%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Hobbs High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88240, NM Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Houston Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
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300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300

Gr: 6-9 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #22.

Hobbs Freshman High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
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1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300

Gr: 9-10 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Hobbs High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
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800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200

Gr: 9-12 | 2,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: n/an/a

Lae County Corrections

Alternative School

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6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055

Gr: 8-12 | 3 students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 88240 New Mexico

88240, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alternative High School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241

Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)

950 E. Snyder
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100

Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%

Jenkins-nunan Center (Closed 2016)

2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100

Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 88240, NM?

The top ranked public high schools in 88240, NM include Houston Middle School, Hobbs Freshman High School and Hobbs High School.

How many public high schools are located in 88240?

4 public high schools are located in 88240.

What is the racial composition of students in 88240?

88240 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).