Eunice High

Eunice High is a public high school in Eunice, New Mexico, serving 220 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Eunice District, which is ranked 75 out of 82 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Eunice High has had a fluctuating performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 51 to 142 out of New Mexico high schools, and a star rating between 1 to 4 out of 5.

Eunice High's graduation rates have ranged from 74% to 84% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, only 25% of 11th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.44%. Eunice High has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50-57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.2 over the past few years, which is better than the nearby Hobbs High School.

Eunice High's inconsistent performance and varying results among different student subgroups suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student academic achievement. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may also require additional resources and support to address any socioeconomic-related challenges. While Hobbs High School has a larger student population and slightly higher test scores and graduation rates, it also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and a higher student-teacher ratio.