For the 2025-26 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 22% (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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Mora County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 55%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mora High School, with 50-59% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
P.o. Box 140
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Valmora High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Gr: 8-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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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