Barcelona Elementary vs Rio Grande High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcelona Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
202 students
Rio Grande High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students
| Measure | Barcelona Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Rio Grande High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 416 | #105 of 156 |
| National rank | #48048 of 50,301 | #16031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 202 | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 1,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 6% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 14.1).
- •Barcelona Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 6%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Barcelona Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.8).
- •Rio Grande High is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 202.
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 Barcelona Elementary better than Rio Grande High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande High ranks higher (15.2 vs 14.1 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 Barcelona Elementary and Rio Grande High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barcelona Elementary: 202. Rio Grande High: 1,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barcelona Elementary and Rio Grande High rank in New Mexico?
Barcelona Elementary is 353rd of 416 and Rio Grande High is 105th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).