Alamogordo High vs Desert Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 727 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamogordo High
Alamogordo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students
Desert Star Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Alamogordo High Alamogordo, New Mexico | Desert Star Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 156 | #200 of 416 |
| National rank | #15150 of 16,910 | #42999 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,440 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 20.7).
- •Desert Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Alamogordo High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Alamogordo High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Alamogordo High is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 466.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alamogordo High better than Desert Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Star Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 20.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alamogordo High and Desert Star Elementary?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamogordo High: 1,440. Desert Star Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamogordo High and Desert Star Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Alamogordo High is 67th of 156 and Desert Star Elementary is 200th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).