For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,836 students in Hobbs, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Hobbs, 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.
Hobbs, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Hobbs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Hobbs, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hobbs High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hobbs, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 843 students
Rank: #22.
Hobbs Freshman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Grades: 9-10
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Hobbs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Hobbs, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hobbs, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Hobbs, NM include Houston Middle School, Hobbs Freshman High School and Hobbs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hobbs?
4 public high schools are located in Hobbs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hobbs?
Hobbs public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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