For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 516 students in Lovington, NM.
The top ranked public middle school in Lovington, NM is Taylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovington, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lovington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lovington, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Lovington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lovington, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lovington, NM include Taylor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lovington?
1 public middle schools are located in Lovington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington?
Lovington public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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