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HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
18
Schools
9,990
Students
$15,888
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
84.4%
Graduation Rate
-2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 9,990 students across 18 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,888 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYPK–05156
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARYKG–05333
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYKG–05519
CORONADO ELEMENTARYKG–05368
EDISON ELEMENTARYPK–05224
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYPK–05351
MILLS ELEMENTARYPK–05401
MURRAY ELEMENTARYPK–05458
SANGER ELEMENTARYKG–05393
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYPK–05371
STONE ELEMENTARYPK–05404
TAYLOR ELEMENTARYPK–05421
WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARYPK–05314
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08606
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08840
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–09843
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HOBBS HIGH09–122,216
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH09–10772
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,888+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
32%
State
58.5%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal
9.3%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
9,990
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.4%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 18 public schools, serving a total of 9,990 students.
What is the graduation rate for HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 84.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $15,888 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
100% of students in HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
No, HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.