Hobbs High

Hobbs High is a public high school in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving 2,291 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hobbs District, which is ranked 62 out of 82 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past decade, Hobbs High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, with its highest ranking being 92 out of 131 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Hobbs High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 33.11% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in NM-ASR/Science, compared to the state average of 41.69%. Similarly, only 34.91% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT School Day/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.44%. The school's performance in mathematics is particularly concerning, with only 7.4% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in SAT School Day/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 12.22%. Hobbs High's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 76.7% in 2022-2023 to a high of 85.9% in 2023-2024.

While the nearby Eunice High School, located approximately 19 miles from Hobbs High, appears to have slightly better academic performance and graduation rates, it is also part of a lower-ranked Eunice District (75 out of 82 in NM) and has its own set of challenges. Hobbs High's academic challenges may be influenced by a combination of factors, including the socioeconomic status of its student population, the high student-teacher ratio, and the overall performance of the Hobbs District. Addressing these systemic issues may be crucial in improving the school's outcomes.