For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 149 students in Mora County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Mora County, NM are Wagon Mound High School and Mora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Mora County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Mora County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mora High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mora County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Mora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
P.o. Box 140
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Valmora High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Grades: 8-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mora County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Mora County, NM include Wagon Mound High School and Mora High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mora County?
2 public high schools are located in Mora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora County?
Mora County public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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