For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 119 students in Mora County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mora County, NM are Wagon Mound High School and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Mora County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mora County (2026)
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.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 middle schools in Mora County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mora County, NM include Wagon Mound High School and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mora County?
2 public middle schools are located in Mora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora County?
Mora County public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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