Best high schools in Las Cruces (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 153Arrowhead Park Early College High SchoolLas Cruces · Public High38% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 226Centennial High SchoolLas Cruces · Public High16% Math proficiency · 1,713 students
- 311Las Cruces HighLas Cruces · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,703 students
- 48Organ Mountain High SchoolLas Cruces · Public High9% Math proficiency · 2,128 students
- 57Mayfield HighLas Cruces · Public High6% Math proficiency · 1,327 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrowhead Park Early College High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 2 | Centennial High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 1,713 |
| 3 | Las Cruces High Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,703 |
| 4 | Organ Mountain High School Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 7.9 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 2,128 |
| 5 | Mayfield High Las Cruces · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 7.2 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 1,327 |
Arrowhead Park Early College High School in Las Cruces leads the 2025 list of high schools in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 53.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New Mexico high schools rankings, every school on the Las Cruces page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Las Cruces?
Arrowhead Park Early College High School in Las Cruces, New Mexico ranks first among high schools in Las Cruces with a Success Index (US) of 53.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 549).
How are high schools in Las Cruces ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.