For the 2026 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, Moriarty High School and Estancia 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 79%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estancia High School, with ≥90% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Moriarty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Estancia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Torrance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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, Moriarty High School and Estancia 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, Mountainair High School vs. Moriarty High School, Moriarty High School vs. Estancia High School
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