Best Public Schools in Moriarty, NM

The Moriarty-Edgewood School District in New Mexico serves 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district faces significant economic challenges, with all schools having a 100% free and reduced lunch rate. However, the data reveals standout schools that are performing well despite these challenges.

South Mountain Elementary is the highest-performing elementary school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 25-32 elementary schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a more balanced racial makeup and a better student-teacher ratio than the other elementary schools. Similarly, Edgewood Middle is the top-performing middle school, ranking in the top 47-61 middle schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating.

In contrast, Moriarty High and Moriarty Middle have lower statewide rankings, with Moriarty Middle being the lowest-ranked middle school in the district. The schools also vary in their racial diversity, with Moriarty High having the highest percentage of Hispanic students at 53.15%. Overall, the Moriarty-Edgewood School District faces significant challenges, but the standout performance of South Mountain Elementary and Edgewood Middle demonstrates that high-quality education is possible even in a high-poverty area.