Photo: AllenS · Public domainEunice’s public schools score below 72% of New Mexico districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 9% of Eunice’s students scored proficient, below the New Mexico average (24%). The grade covers the public school district serving Eunice, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eunice’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 9% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico (the state reports Eunice’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,555 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Caton Middle, then Eunice High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Eunice Holiness Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Eunice’s grade
C: better than 28% of New Mexico school districts, #63 of 73 New Mexico towns. Graduation is above the New Mexico average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Eunice, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Eunice
Mettie Jordan Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 357 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Eunice
Caton Middle
Grades 6–8 · 170 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Eunice
Caton Middle
Grades 6–8 · 170 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Eunice
Caton Middle
Grades 6–8 · 170 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Eunice
Eunice High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 10:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Eunice
Eunice High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 10:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Eunice
Eunice High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 10:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Eunice
Eunice High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Eunice’s public schools are run by Eunice Municipal Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Eunice vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Eunice’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Eunice | C | Eunice Municipal Schools |
Every school in Eunice
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Eunice’s schools
Are Eunice’s schools good?
On New Mexico’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Eunice children attend score below 72% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #63 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Eunice in?
Eunice Municipal Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 748 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Eunice kids go to high school?
Eunice High, with 221 students; its own test results earn a D−.
What is Eunice’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Eunice Municipal Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Eunice spend per student?
$18,555 in Eunice Municipal Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Eunice?
Yes: Eunice Holiness Academy (religious, grades K–12, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Eunice families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Eunice → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.