For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,132 students in Lovington, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Lovington, NM are Lovington Freshman Academy, Lovington High School and New Hope Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovington, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Lovington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Lovington, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lovington High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lovington, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lovington Freshman Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Grades: 9
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Lovington High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Grades: 10-12
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Lovington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lea Cy. Detention Cn High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
310 North Fifth St
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Grades: 8-11
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lovington, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Lovington, NM include Lovington Freshman Academy, Lovington High School and New Hope Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lovington?
3 public high schools are located in Lovington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington?
Lovington public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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