Best Eunice Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 748 students in Eunice, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Eunice, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eunice, NM are Eunice High School, Caton Middle School and Mettie Jordan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eunice, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Eunice have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Eunice, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eunice High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 19th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Caton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 16th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Mettie Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Avenue M
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Eunice, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Eunice, NM include Eunice High School, Caton Middle School and Mettie Jordan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eunice?
3 public schools are located in Eunice.
What percentage of students in Eunice go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Eunice are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eunice?
Eunice public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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