Carlsbad Early College High vs Santa Rosa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 280 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
Santa Rosa High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
193 students
| Measure | Carlsbad Early College High Carlsbad, New Mexico | Santa Rosa High Santa Rosa, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 156 | #62 of 156 |
| National rank | #1059 of 16,910 | #14715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 200 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Carlsbad | Santa Rosa |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlsbad Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 23.3).
- •Carlsbad Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 99%).
- •Santa Rosa High does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.3).
- •Carlsbad Early College High is the larger school with 200 students compared with 193.
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 Santa Rosa High?
On the Success Index (US), Carlsbad Early College High ranks higher (81.4 vs 23.3 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 Carlsbad Early College High and Santa Rosa High?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Santa Rosa in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad Early College High: 200. Santa Rosa High: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad Early College High and Santa Rosa High rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad Early College High is 2nd of 156 and Santa Rosa High is 62nd of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).