For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 94 students in Harding County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harding County, NM are Roy High School and Mosquero High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public high schools.
Harding County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mosquero High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Mosquero High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harding County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harding County, NM include Roy High School and Mosquero High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harding County?
2 public high schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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