#81 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#15512 of 16,910 nationally
About Ruidoso High
Ruidoso High is a public high located in Ruidoso, in the Ruidoso school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 527 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 81st of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (34th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 527.
There are 4 schools in Ruidoso; Ruidoso High ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)11%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruidoso High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ruidoso High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students · 624 m away
Sierra Vista Primary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
514 students · 1.3 km away
White Mountain Elementary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
374 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
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Silver High
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Thoreau High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruidoso High a good school?
Ruidoso High has a Success Index (US) of 18.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #81 of 156 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruidoso High rank in New Mexico?
Ruidoso High ranks #81 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #15512 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruidoso High?
Ruidoso High had 527 students in 2025.
Is Ruidoso High a elementary school or a high school?
Ruidoso High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruidoso High?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ruidoso High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.