For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 933 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Torrance County, NM are Mountainair High School, Estancia High School and Moriarty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Torrance County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estancia High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Torrance County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Estancia High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Moriarty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Grades: 9-12
| 689 students
Torrance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 243 students
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Torrance County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Torrance County, NM include Mountainair High School, Estancia High School and Moriarty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Torrance County?
3 public high schools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Torrance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Torrance County include: Estancia High School vs. Moriarty High School, Moriarty High School vs. Estancia High School, Moriarty High School vs. Mountainair High School
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