Valencia County Schools & Education
Valencia County, New Mexico
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 79.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,895
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,957
School Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 33/100
State Score Position
#33
of 33 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Valencia County
Measured School Summary
Valencia County faces educational challenges with a school score of 10/100 and a graduation rate of 77.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,895 per pupil, Valencia County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 70% below the New Mexico average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Valencia County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
10/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #33 of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data.
Completion
77.7%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,895
$2,062 below the state average
School coverage
27
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Valencia County has 27 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Valencia County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Valencia County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#33
of 33 New Mexico counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
8,234 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
3,399 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY
Other grade structure
606 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Valencia County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Valencia County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Valencia County, New Mexico
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Valencia County Operates Twenty-Seven Public Schools
Three distinct school districts serve a total of 12,241 students across the county infrastructure. The system includes fifteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools that provide foundational education to the region.
Closing the Gap in Graduation and Funding
The county's 77.7% graduation rate trails the New Mexico average of 79% and remains below the 87% national benchmark. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $5,895, which is significantly lower than the national average of $13,000 and the state average of $7,957.
Los Lunas Leads Local School District Enrollment
Los Lunas Public Schools is the largest district in the area, managing sixteen schools and 8,234 students. The county also offers specialized options like the School of Dreams Academy, which is the only charter school in the county and serves 606 students.
Suburban Campus Settings Define the Student Experience
With twenty schools in suburban settings and seven in rural areas, the county offers a mix of campus environments. While Los Lunas High is the largest campus with 1,486 students, the average school size across the county remains a manageable 453 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Valencia County
Reported Enrollment
12,241
27 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Valencia County
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GuideBELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
GuideSCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY
27 Public Schools in Valencia County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS LUNAS HIGH | Profile | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,486 |
| BELEN HIGH | Profile | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | BELEN, 87002Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,027 |
| VALENCIA HIGH | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 887 |
| LOS LUNAS MIDDLE | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 799 |
| KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 635 |
| SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY | Record | SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–12 | Charter | 606 |
| SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 561 |
| BELEN MIDDLE | Record | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | BELEN, 87002Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 528 |
| VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 492 |
| BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 457 |
| LA MERCED ELEMENTARY | Record | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | BELEN, 87002Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 437 |
| LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 412 |
| RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 386 |
| VALENCIA ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 379 |
| DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 375 |
| ANN PARISH ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 373 |
| RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY | Record | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | BELEN, 87002Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 357 |
| TOME ELEMENTARY | Record | LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | LOS LUNAS, 87031Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 331 |
| GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY | Record | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | BELEN, 87002Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 297 |
| DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY | Record | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | BELEN, 87002Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 296 |
LOS LUNAS HIGH
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
BELEN HIGH
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
BELEN, 87002 / Rural: Fringe
KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY
SCHOOL OF DREAMS ACADEMY
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
SUNDANCE ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Rural: Fringe
VALENCIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Rural: Fringe
BOSQUE FARMS ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
LA MERCED ELEMENTARY
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
BELEN, 87002 / Rural: Fringe
LOS LUNAS ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
RAYMOND GABALDON ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
VALENCIA ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Suburb: Small
ANN PARISH ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Rural: Fringe
RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
BELEN, 87002 / Suburb: Small
TOME ELEMENTARY
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LOS LUNAS, 87031 / Rural: Fringe
GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARY
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
BELEN, 87002 / Rural: Fringe
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
BELEN, 87002 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,895
State avg $7,957
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Schools in Valencia County, New Mexico — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Valencia County, New Mexico?
Three distinct school districts serve a total of 12,241 students across the county infrastructure. The system includes fifteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and six high schools that provide foundational education to the region.
How do schools in Valencia County perform academically?
The county's 77.7% graduation rate trails the New Mexico average of 79% and remains below the 87% national benchmark. Per-pupil expenditure sits at $5,895, which is significantly lower than the national average of $13,000 and the state average of $7,957.
What are the major school districts in Valencia County, New Mexico?
Los Lunas Public Schools is the largest district in the area, managing sixteen schools and 8,234 students. The county also offers specialized options like the School of Dreams Academy, which is the only charter school in the county and serves 606 students.
What is the school experience like in Valencia County?
With twenty schools in suburban settings and seven in rural areas, the county offers a mix of campus environments. While Los Lunas High is the largest campus with 1,486 students, the average school size across the county remains a manageable 453 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.