Best Public Schools in Eunice, NM

Summary:

The city of Eunice, New Mexico is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Eunice Municipal Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 93 out of 119 in the state with a 1-star rating, Eunice High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 51 out of 170 high schools in New Mexico and earning a 4-star rating.

The two lower-grade schools, Mettie Jordan Elementary and Caton Middle, face socioeconomic challenges with high free and reduced lunch rates of over 70%. These schools also have higher student-teacher ratios compared to Eunice High. Racially, all three schools have a majority Hispanic student population, with Eunice High having the most diversity at 33.79% white students and 0.46% African American students.

The significant improvement in Eunice High School's performance in recent years is a positive sign, indicating the school is implementing effective strategies to support student success. However, the district-wide challenges suggest there may be systemic issues that need to be addressed to elevate the overall quality of education in Eunice, New Mexico.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Eunice High	Public	9-12	1101 19th Street	Eunice	88231	Lea County	Eunice	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 394-2332	219	16	13.8	56.6%	74 (33.8%)	1 (0.5%)	140 (63.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	62.5	51^st of 170 public high schools	70.0%		30.4	106^th of 177 public high schools	40.1%	55	38.0	22.0	58.0	$10,036
Caton Middle	Public	6-8	1109 16th Street	Eunice	88231	Lea County	Eunice	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 394-3338	161	11	14.8	70.8%	43 (26.7%)	3 (1.9%)	113 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	23.4	183^rd of 239 public middle schools	23.4%		20.9	180^th of 232 public middle schools	22.4%	3	26.0	12.0	23.0	$8,372
Mettie Jordan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1715 Avenue M	Eunice	88231	Lea County	Eunice	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 394-2440	346	23	14.8	70.8%	114 (32.9%)	4 (1.2%)	228 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.1	347^th of 435 public elementary schools	20.2%		13.6	377^th of 420 public elementary schools	10.2%	30	22.0	18.0	16.0	$8,567

Cities Near Eunice

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hobbs	16.72 mi	20	64^th
Jal	22.82 mi	3	117^th
Lovington	35.82 mi	10	91^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.