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

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

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,219 students in 88240, NM.

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

Public middle schools in zipcode 88240 have an score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88240, NM Public Middle 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.

Highland Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
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2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200

Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Heizer Middle School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
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101 East Stanolind Rd
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100

Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: n/an/a

Lae County Corrections

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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 middle schools in 88240, NM?

The top ranked public middle schools in 88240, NM include Houston Middle School, Highland Middle School and Heizer Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 88240?

4 public middle schools are located in 88240.

What is the racial composition of students in 88240?

88240 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).