For the 2025 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 38% (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 66%.
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Mosquero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
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