Top 5 Best Lincoln County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 644 students in Lincoln County, NM. The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NM are Corona High School, Capitan Middle School and Ruidoso Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corona High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
531 Franklin St
Corona, NM 88318
(575) 849-1911
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Capitan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Ruidoso Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Carrizozo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Hondo High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, NM

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
115 Black Jack Pershing
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
(555) 555-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Grades: PK-K
| 208 students
M
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NM include Corona High School, Capitan Middle School and Ruidoso Middle School. Lincoln County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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