For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,946 students in 88240, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in 88240, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 88240 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 88240 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hobbs High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88240, NM Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Gr: 6-9 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Hobbs Freshman High 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
Gr: 9-10 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Hobbs High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
88240, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
950 E. Snyder
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 88240, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in 88240, NM include Houston Middle School, Hobbs Freshman High School and Hobbs High School.
How many public high schools are located in 88240?
4 public high schools are located in 88240.
What is the racial composition of students in 88240?
88240 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).