Albuquerque High vs Lew Wallace Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albuquerque High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,568 students
Lew Wallace Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
141 students
| Measure | Albuquerque High Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lew Wallace Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 156 | #242 of 416 |
| National rank | #15220 of 16,910 | #45041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,568 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.2 vs 19.7).
- •Lew Wallace Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Albuquerque High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Albuquerque High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 99.3%).
- •Lew Wallace Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.8).
- •Albuquerque High is the larger school with 1,568 students compared with 141.
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 High better than Lew Wallace Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Albuquerque High and Lew Wallace Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albuquerque High: 1,568. Lew Wallace Elementary: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albuquerque High and Lew Wallace Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Albuquerque High is 70th of 156 and Lew Wallace Elementary is 242nd of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).