Brown Early Childhood Center vs Portales High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Early Childhood Center
Portales · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
332 students
Portales High
Portales · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
| Measure | Brown Early Childhood Center Portales, New Mexico | Portales High Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 416 | #108 of 156 |
| National rank | #33573 of 50,301 | #16057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 332 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Portales | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 15.0).
- •Portales High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Brown Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.7).
- •Portales High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 332.
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 Brown Early Childhood Center better than Portales High?
On the Success Index (US), Brown Early Childhood Center ranks higher (37.6 vs 15.0 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 Brown Early Childhood Center and Portales High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Portales and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Early Childhood Center: 332. Portales High: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Early Childhood Center and Portales High rank in New Mexico?
Brown Early Childhood Center is 76th of 416 and Portales High is 108th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).