Alamogordo High vs Roswell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 143 km 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
Roswell High
Roswell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | Alamogordo High Alamogordo, New Mexico | Roswell High Roswell, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 156 | #150 of 156 |
| National rank | #15150 of 16,910 | #16741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,440 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| city | Alamogordo | Roswell |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamogordo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 7.8).
- •Alamogordo High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Alamogordo High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •Roswell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Alamogordo High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.4).
- •Alamogordo High is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 1,437.
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 Roswell High?
On the Success Index (US), Alamogordo High ranks higher (20.7 vs 7.8 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 Roswell High?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Roswell in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamogordo High: 1,440. Roswell High: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamogordo High and Roswell High rank in New Mexico?
Alamogordo High is 67th of 156 and Roswell High is 150th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).