For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,088 students in Valencia County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Valencia County, NM are Belen High School, Los Lunas High School and School Of Dreams Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Valencia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Valencia County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is School Of Dreams Academy, 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 78% 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 Valencia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #22.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,450 students
Rank: #33.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Grades: PK-12
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 916 students
Rank: #55.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Valencia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 24 students
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Irving Berlin Cdc Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
Los Lunas Family School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Po Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Valencia County, NM include Belen High School, Los Lunas High School and School Of Dreams Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Valencia County?
6 public high schools are located in Valencia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia County?
Valencia County public high schools minority enrollment is 78% 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 Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Valencia County include: Valencia High School vs. Los Lunas High School, Belen Infinity High School vs. Belen High School, Los Lunas High School vs. Valencia High School
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