Best Schools in Torrance County, NM
Torrance County, NM has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,884 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Torrance County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Torrance County, NM
The top high schools in Torrance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vaughn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vaughn Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
2. Moriarty High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moriarty-edgewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students
3. Estancia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estancia Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
4. Belen High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1027 Students
5. Corona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 29 Students
6. Mountainair High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in Torrance County, NM
The top middle schools in Torrance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgewood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moriarty-edgewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
2. Estancia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estancia Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
3. Mountainair Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
4. Belen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 528 Students
5. Moriarty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moriarty-edgewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Torrance County, NM
The top elementary schools in Torrance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 41 Students
2. Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estancia Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 179 Students
3. Route 66 Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moriarty-edgewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
4. Mountainair Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountainair Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
5. Moriarty Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moriarty-edgewood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
6. La Merced Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
7. Vaughn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vaughn Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 25 Students
8. Lower Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estancia Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 100 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Torrance County, NM
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Torrance County, NM has a total population of 15,045 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Torrance County, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Torrance County, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Torrance County, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Torrance County, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Torrance County, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Torrance County, NM
How many schools are in Torrance County, NM?
Torrance County, NM has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,884 students in total.
How do schools in Torrance County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Torrance County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Torrance County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Torrance County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Torrance County
3 places in Torrance County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Estancia (4)
- Moriarty (4)
- Mountainair (3)
School districts (3)
- Moriarty-Edgewood (7 schools)
- Estancia (4 schools)
- Mountainair (3 schools)