Capital High vs Roswell High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 286 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High
Santa Fe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,388 students
Roswell High
Roswell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,437 students
| Measure | Capital High Santa Fe, New Mexico | Roswell High Roswell, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 156 | #150 of 156 |
| National rank | #16436 of 16,910 | #16741 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,388 | 1,437 |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | 1,437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 4% |
| city | Santa Fe | Roswell |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 7.8).
- •Capital High does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Capital High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Roswell High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Capital High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.4).
- •Roswell High is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 1,388.
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 Capital High better than Roswell High?
On the Success Index (US), Capital High ranks higher (12.0 vs 7.8 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 Capital High and Roswell High?
About 286 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Roswell in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High: 1,388. Roswell High: 1,437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High and Roswell High rank in New Mexico?
Capital High is 130th of 156 and Roswell High is 150th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).