Carlsbad Early College High vs Carlsbad High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlsbad Early College High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
200 students
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
| Measure | Carlsbad Early College High Carlsbad, New Mexico | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 156 | #10 of 156 |
| National rank | #1059 of 16,910 | #5056 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 1,685 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 1,685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlsbad Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 62.9).
- •Carlsbad Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 22%).
- •Carlsbad Early College High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.8).
- •Carlsbad High is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 200.
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 Carlsbad Early College High better than Carlsbad High?
On the Success Index (US), Carlsbad Early College High ranks higher (81.4 vs 62.9 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 Carlsbad Early College High and Carlsbad High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad Early College High: 200. Carlsbad High: 1,685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad Early College High and Carlsbad High rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad Early College High is 2nd of 156 and Carlsbad High is 10th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).