For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 516 students in Lovington, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lovington, NM is Taylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovington, NM public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Lovington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lovington, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Gr: 7-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Lovington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lea Cy. Detention Cn High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
310 North Fifth St
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Gr: 8-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lovington, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lovington, NM include Taylor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lovington?
1 public middle schools are located in Lovington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington?
Lovington public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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