Carlsbad High vs Cottonwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
684 students
| Measure | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, New Mexico | Cottonwood Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 156 | #17 of 416 |
| National rank | #5056 of 16,910 | #12932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,685 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 62.9).
- •Carlsbad High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.8).
- •Carlsbad High is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 684.
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 High better than Cottonwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Elementary ranks higher (67.7 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 High and Cottonwood Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad High: 1,685. Cottonwood Elementary: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad High and Cottonwood Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad High is 10th of 156 and Cottonwood Elementary is 17th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).