For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 171 students in Harding County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Harding County, NM are Roy Elementary School, Roy High School and Mosquero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Roy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Mosquero Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Rank: #44.
Mosquero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harding County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Harding County, NM include Roy Elementary School, Roy High School and Mosquero Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harding County?
4 public schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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