Cibola High vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cibola High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,517 students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Cibola High Albuquerque, New Mexico | Sierra Vista Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 156 | #187 of 416 |
| National rank | #13696 of 16,910 | #42147 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,517 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cibola High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 24.3).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Cibola High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Cibola High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.5).
- •Cibola High is the larger school with 1,517 students compared with 402.
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 Cibola High better than Sierra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cibola High ranks higher (28.3 vs 24.3 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 Cibola High and Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cibola High: 1,517. Sierra Vista Elementary: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cibola High and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Cibola High is 48th of 156 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 187th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).