Public schools in Hobbs, NM
19 open public schools with an address in Hobbs, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,104
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hobbs public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Hobbs, NM: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,104 students, an average of 532 per school. The largest campus is Hobbs High (2,312 students), and the largest elementary school is College Lane Elementary (532).
Hobbs Municipal Schools operates the most schools here (18), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hobbs
Elementary schools in Hobbs
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 155 | 12.1:1 | |
| Broadmoor Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 15.1:1 | |
| College Lane Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 532 | 17.4:1 | |
| Coronado Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 422 | 18.4:1 | |
| Edison Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 225 | 12.7:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 316 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mills Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 411 | 18.1:1 | |
| Murray Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 13.8:1 | |
| Sanger Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 365 | 16.8:1 | |
| Southern Heights Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 472 | 14.9:1 | |
| Stone Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 429 | 18.8:1 | |
| Taylor Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 426 | 15.9:1 | |
| Will Rogers Elementary Hobbs Municipal Schools | PK–05 | 297 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Hobbs
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heizer Middle School Hobbs Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 606 | 14:1 | |
| Highland Middle School Hobbs Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 808 | 17.8:1 | |
| Houston Middle School Hobbs Municipal Schools | 06–09 | 822 | 18.6:1 |
High schools in Hobbs
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs High Hobbs Municipal Schools | 09–12 | 2,312 | 18.4:1 | |
| Lae County Corrections Nm Corrections · Alternative School | 08–12 | 7 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hobbs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Freshman High Hobbs Municipal Schools | 09–10 | 747 | 17.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic77.2%
- Black3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Hobbs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,104 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hobbs
How many public schools are in Hobbs, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Hobbs: 13 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 10,104 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hobbs?
Schools with an address in Hobbs belong to 2 education agencies, led by Hobbs Municipal Schools (18 schools), Nm Corrections (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hobbs?
Hobbs High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hobbs, with 2,312 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hobbs?
No school with an address in Hobbs is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Mexico.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hobbs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hobbs public schools is 16.4:1, higher than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hobbs guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Mexico cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities