Carlsbad High vs Hillcrest Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.5 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
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students
| Measure | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, New Mexico | Hillcrest Preschool Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #10 of 156 | – |
| National rank | #5056 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,685 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 22%).
- •Hillcrest Preschool does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.8).
- •Carlsbad High is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 316.
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 Hillcrest Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carlsbad High and Hillcrest Preschool?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad High: 1,685. Hillcrest Preschool: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad High and Hillcrest Preschool rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad High is 10th of 156 and Hillcrest Preschool is unranked among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).