Carlsbad High vs Las Cruces High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 236 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
Las Cruces High
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
| Measure | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, New Mexico | Las Cruces High Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 156 | #137 of 156 |
| National rank | #5056 of 16,910 | #16536 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,685 | 1,703 |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | 1,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Carlsbad | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlsbad High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 10.9).
- •Carlsbad High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 100%).
- •Las Cruces High is the larger school with 1,703 students compared with 1,685.
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 Las Cruces High?
On the Success Index (US), Carlsbad High ranks higher (62.9 vs 10.9 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 Las Cruces High?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad High: 1,685. Las Cruces High: 1,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad High and Las Cruces High rank in New Mexico?
Carlsbad High is 10th of 156 and Las Cruces High is 137th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).