Centennial High School vs Desert Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High School
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students
Desert Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Centennial High School Las Cruces, New Mexico | Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 156 | #55 of 416 |
| National rank | #14160 of 16,910 | #29256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,713 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 46% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 26.1).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 16%).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Centennial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Centennial High School is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 502.
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 Centennial High School better than Desert Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 26.1 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 Centennial High School and Desert Hills Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High School: 1,713. Desert Hills Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High School and Desert Hills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Centennial High School is 56th of 156 and Desert Hills Elementary is 55th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).