Capitan High vs Escalante Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitan High
Capitan · Public high · Grades 9–12
134 students
Escalante Middle/High School
Tierra Amarilla · Public high · Grades 7–12
134 students
| Measure | Capitan High Capitan, New Mexico | Escalante Middle/High School Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 156 | #49 of 156 |
| National rank | #7824 of 16,910 | #13698 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 134 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Capitan | Tierra Amarilla |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 28.3).
- •Capitan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 98.5%).
- •Capitan High does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.2).
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 Capitan High better than Escalante Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Capitan High ranks higher (52.1 vs 28.3 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 Capitan High and Escalante Middle/High School?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Capitan and Tierra Amarilla in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitan High: 134. Escalante Middle/High School: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitan High and Escalante Middle/High School rank in New Mexico?
Capitan High is 20th of 156 and Escalante Middle/High School is 49th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).