Total enrollment
158
+70 (+80%) vs SY 2017-18
Harding County
New Mexico · Public K-12
4 public K-12 schools, roughly 158 students, one county, 741 residents. That is Harding County, New Mexico on the numbers. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Harding County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
53%
was 46%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
158
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,553
Below New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.9%
Below New Mexico avg
Elementary
2
74 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
84 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOSQUERO
86 students · 2 districts in Harding County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Harding County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
33.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
15.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
25.4% under 18
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSQUERO HIGH | Mosquero | High | 07-12 | 51 | · |
| ROY ELEMENTARY | Roy | Elementary | PK-06 | 39 | · |
| MOSQUERO ELEMENTARY | Mosquero | Elementary | PK-06 | 35 | · |
| ROY HIGH | Roy | High | 07-12 | 33 | · |
Cities in Harding County
About Harding County
In New Mexico, Harding County is a sparse county of about 741 residents. 4 public schools across the county hosts about 158 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $48,553 a year, about 33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 16% lower than the New Mexico median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Harding County consists of 2 elementary schools (74 students), and 2 high schools (84).
The largest single district in Harding County is MOSQUERO, which alone enrolls about 86 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 158 students, grew 80% from the 88 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 46% to 53%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Harding County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data