Chaparral High vs Desert Trail Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral High
Anthony · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
Desert Trail Elementary
Chaparral · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
479 students
| Measure | Chaparral High Anthony, New Mexico | Desert Trail Elementary Chaparral, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 156 | #215 of 416 |
| National rank | #16375 of 16,910 | #43574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,067 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 33% |
| city | Anthony | Chaparral |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Trail Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 12.6).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 9%).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Desert Trail Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Chaparral High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 479.
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 Chaparral High better than Desert Trail Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Trail Elementary ranks higher (22.0 vs 12.6 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 Chaparral High and Desert Trail Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Anthony and Chaparral in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral High: 1,067. Desert Trail Elementary: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral High and Desert Trail Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral High is 127th of 156 and Desert Trail Elementary is 215th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).