Carlsbad Early College High vs Ocotillo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.8 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
Ocotillo Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Carlsbad Early College High Carlsbad, New Mexico | Ocotillo Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 156 | #18 of 416 |
| National rank | #1059 of 16,910 | #13308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.8 |
| 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 67.2).
- •Carlsbad Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 20.1%).
- •Carlsbad Early College High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Ocotillo Elementary is the larger school with 621 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 Ocotillo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carlsbad Early College High ranks higher (81.4 vs 67.2 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 Ocotillo Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad Early College High: 200. Ocotillo Elementary: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad Early College High and Ocotillo Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad Early College High is 2nd of 156 and Ocotillo Elementary is 18th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).