Photo: AllenS · Public domainLovington’s public schools outscore 55% of New Mexico districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Lovington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 86% of Lovington’s students graduate on time, above the New Mexico average (76%). 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.
Lovington’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 134 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lovington’s, its schools beat 66%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 22% in math, against 34% and 24% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,443 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Jefferson Elementary, then Taylor Middle, then Lovington High. See the path ↓
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 Lovington’s grade
B: better than 55% of New Mexico school districts, #29 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 Lovington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Lovington
Llano Elementary
Grades PK–K · 435 students · 20:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Lovington
Lea Elementary
Grades 1 · 231 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Lovington
Ben Alexander Elementary
Grades 2 · 238 students · 17:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Lovington
Jefferson Elementary
Grades 3 · 228 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Lovington
Yarbro Elementary
Grades 4–5 · 474 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Lovington
Yarbro Elementary
Grades 4–5 · 474 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Lovington
Lovington 6Th Grade Academy
Grades 6 · 232 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Lovington
Taylor Middle
Grades 7–8 · 442 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Lovington
Taylor Middle
Grades 7–8 · 442 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Lovington
Lovington Freshman Academy
Grades 9 · 267 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Lovington
Lovington High
Grades 10–12 · 746 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Lovington
Lovington High
Grades 10–12 · 746 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Lovington
Lovington High
Grades 10–12 · 746 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Lovington’s public schools are run by Lovington Public 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
Lovington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Lovington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lovington | B | Lovington |
Every school in Lovington
10 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 Lovington’s schools
Are Lovington’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New Mexico: the public schools Lovington children attend outscore 55% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #29 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 66%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lovington in?
Lovington Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,397 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lovington kids go to high school?
Lovington High, with 746 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Lovington’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Lovington Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Lovington spend per student?
$16,443 in Lovington Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Lovington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lovington → 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.