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Best Valencia County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,088 students in Valencia County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Valencia County, NM are Century Alt High School, Belen High School and Los Lunas High School. 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 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Valencia County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Belen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

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 Century Alt High School, Belen High School and Los Lunas High School.
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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Valencia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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