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Valencia County

New Mexico · Public K-12

New Mexico's Valencia County runs 27 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Los Lunas at 8,207 students. That works out to 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Valencia County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,956
-763 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
27
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
17%
was 24%
% Hispanic
76%
was 69%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
27
4 districts
Enrollment
11,956
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,933
Above New Mexico avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.9%
Above New Mexico avg
Elementary
15
5,794 students
Middle
4
1,805 students
High
6
3,844 students
Combined / other
2
513 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
LOS LUNAS
8,207 students · 4 districts in Valencia County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Valencia 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
White
48%
Hispanic
61%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
33%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
17%
Hispanic
76%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.0%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.7% under 18

Test scores in Valencia County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 19 schools ranked. New Mexico state average: 44.1%.

See all 19 schools in Valencia County ranked by score →

All schools (27)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LOS LUNAS HIGHLos LunasHigh09-121,460·
VALENCIA HIGHLos LunasHigh09-12960·
BELEN HIGHBelenHigh09-12958·
LOS LUNAS MIDDLELos LunasMiddle07-08719·
SUNDANCE ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06617·
KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06605·
SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMYLos LunasCombinedPK-12478·
BELEN MIDDLEBelenMiddle07-08475·
LA MERCED ELEMENTARYBelenElementaryPK-06463·
BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06458·
LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06458·
VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOLLos LunasMiddle07-08445·
ANN PARISH ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06402·
DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06393·
VALENCIA ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06370·
RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06365·
CENTURY ALT HIGHLos LunasHigh09-12353·
TOME ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06340·
RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARYBelenElementaryPK-06332·
GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARYBelenElementaryPK-06316·
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARYBelenElementaryPK-06294·
PERALTA ELEMENTARYLos LunasElementaryPK-06227·
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYBelenMiddle04-06166·
BELEN FAMILY SCHOOLBelenElementary01-08154·
BELEN INFINITY HIGHBelenHigh09-12112·
LOS LUNAS FAMILY SCHOOLLos LunasCombinedKG-1235·
CENTRAL NM CORRECTIONSLos LunasHigh08-121·

Cities in Valencia County

Los Lunas18 schoolsBelen9 schools

About Valencia County

Valencia County is a medium-population New Mexico county of about 78,458 residents, home to 27 public schools and roughly 11,956 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,933, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 13%.

For a sense of the school types, Valencia County is built around 15 elementary schools (5,794 students), 4 middle schools (1,805), 6 high schools (3,844), and 2 combined or other schools.

LOS LUNAS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 8,207 students across Valencia County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 6%: 12,719 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,956 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 69% to 76%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Valencia County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Valencia County?
There are 27 public K-12 schools in Valencia County, New Mexico, with a combined enrollment of about 11,956.
How many high schools are in Valencia County?
Valencia County, New Mexico has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 3,844 students.
How many middle schools are in Valencia County?
Valencia County, New Mexico has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,805 students.
How many elementary schools are in Valencia County?
Valencia County, New Mexico has 15 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,794 students.
What is the largest school district in Valencia County?
LOS LUNAS is the largest school district in Valencia County, serving approximately 8,207 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Valencia County?
Valencia County, New Mexico has a population of approximately 78,458, with a median age of 39. About 22.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Valencia County?
Median household income in Valencia County is $58,933, above the New Mexico average of $57,493. About 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Valencia County?
Approximately 20.9% of adults 25 and older in Valencia County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Valencia County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.9% of students in Valencia County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New Mexico county average of 87.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valencia County schools?
Across Valencia County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.3 to 1.

Valencia County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data