For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in 88231, NM (there are , serving 19 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 88231, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 88231, NM are Eunice High School, Caton Middle School and Mettie Jordan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 88231 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88231, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88231, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eunice High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 19th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Caton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 16th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Mettie Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Avenue M
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88231, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88231, NM include Eunice High School, Caton Middle School and Mettie Jordan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88231?
3 public schools are located in 88231.
What percentage of students in 88231 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 88231 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88231?
88231 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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