Centennial High School vs Hillrise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 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
Hillrise Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Centennial High School Las Cruces, New Mexico | Hillrise Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 156 | #156 of 416 |
| National rank | #14160 of 16,910 | #40653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,713 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 30% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (26.1 vs 26.6).
- •Hillrise Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 16%).
- •Centennial High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Centennial High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Hillrise Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.3).
- •Centennial High School is the larger school with 1,713 students compared with 421.
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 Hillrise Elementary?
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 Centennial High School and Hillrise Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High School: 1,713. Hillrise Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High School and Hillrise Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Centennial High School is 56th of 156 and Hillrise Elementary is 156th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).