Albuquerque Aviation Academy vs Tony Hillerman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albuquerque Aviation Academy
Albuquerque · Charter high · Grades 6–12
312 students
Tony Hillerman Middle School
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Albuquerque Aviation Academy Albuquerque, New Mexico | Tony Hillerman Middle School Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 156 | #50 of 138 |
| National rank | #7580 of 16,910 | #13259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 312 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 25% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 22.9).
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Tony Hillerman Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Tony Hillerman Middle School is the larger school with 860 students compared with 312.
- •Albuquerque Aviation Academy is a charter school while Tony Hillerman Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Albuquerque Aviation Academy better than Tony Hillerman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Albuquerque Aviation Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 22.9 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 Albuquerque Aviation Academy and Tony Hillerman Middle School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albuquerque Aviation Academy: 312. Tony Hillerman Middle School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albuquerque Aviation Academy and Tony Hillerman Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Albuquerque Aviation Academy is 19th of 156 and Tony Hillerman Middle School is 50th of 138 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).