For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,132 students in 88260, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in 88260, NM are Lovington Freshman Academy, New Hope Alternative High School and Lovington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 88260 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 88260, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 88260 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lovington High School, with ≥95% 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 88260, NM ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Lovington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Gr: 10-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
88260, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 high schools in 88260, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 88260, NM include Lovington Freshman Academy, New Hope Alternative High School and Lovington High School.
How many public high schools are located in 88260?
3 public high schools are located in 88260.
What is the racial composition of students in 88260?
88260 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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