Bandelier Elementary vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bandelier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Highland High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
| Measure | Bandelier Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Highland High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 416 | #120 of 156 |
| National rank | #35012 of 50,301 | #16224 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 6% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bandelier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 13.9).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 6%).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Highland High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99%).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 387.
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 Bandelier Elementary better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Bandelier Elementary ranks higher (35.4 vs 13.9 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 Bandelier Elementary and Highland High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandelier Elementary: 387. Highland High: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandelier Elementary and Highland High rank in New Mexico?
Bandelier Elementary is 87th of 416 and Highland High is 120th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).