Artesia High vs Yucca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Artesia High
Artesia · Public high · Grades 10–12
806 students
Yucca Elementary
Artesia · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
354 students
| Measure | Artesia High Artesia, New Mexico | Yucca Elementary Artesia, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 156 | #261 of 416 |
| National rank | #14409 of 16,910 | #45569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 806 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 35% |
| city | Artesia | Artesia |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Artesia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 18.9).
- •Yucca Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Artesia High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Artesia High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.6).
- •Artesia High is the larger school with 806 students compared with 354.
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 Artesia High better than Yucca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Artesia High ranks higher (24.8 vs 18.9 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 Artesia High and Yucca Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Artesia and Artesia in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Artesia High: 806. Yucca Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Artesia High and Yucca Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Artesia High is 58th of 156 and Yucca Elementary is 261st of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).