The Lea County Correctional Facility is a medium-security prison for men located four miles north-west of Hobbs, New Mexico, opened in 1998 on 60 acres of the former Hobbs Army Airfield, now adjacent to the Lea County Regional Airport.
Lae County Corrections serves 3 students in grades 8-12.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lae County Corrections ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lae County Corrections's student population of 3 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lae County Corrections is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
62%
Black
33%
2%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lae County Corrections?
3 students attend Lae County Corrections.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lae County Corrections students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Lae County Corrections offer ?
Lae County Corrections offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lae County Corrections part of?
Lae County Corrections is part of New Mexico Corrections School District.
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