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Hobbs High

High School · Hobbs · Hobbs, NM

A high school in Hobbs, NM where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 N. JEFFERSON, Hobbs, NM 88240

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation21.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$13,294
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Hobbs High score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
6%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
3%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hobbs High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,547/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobbs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,394

Median home value

$177,200

Median rent

$1,124/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
21.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hobbs Freshman HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–100.2 mi828Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hobbs

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 18
District spending per student
$13,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hobbs High is listed in HOBBS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hobbs High

Hobbs High is a public high school in Hobbs, NM, part of Hobbs, serving approximately 2,291 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Hobbs High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Hobbs High School (HHS) is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States 2. As of 2020, the school had a student population of 2,291 students 2.
Sources (1)
  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hobbs High

What grades does Hobbs High serve?

Hobbs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hobbs High?

Hobbs High has an enrollment of approximately 2,291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbs High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hobbs High is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hobbs High rank in NM?

Hobbs High ranks #540 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Hobbs High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hobbs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hobbs High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hobbs High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hobbs High a charter school?

No, Hobbs High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hobbs High a Title I school?

No, Hobbs High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hobbs High?

59.1% of students at Hobbs High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lea County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 88240)
41,612
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
30.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88240; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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