Cleveland High School vs Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland High School
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,596 students
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
430 students
| Measure | Cleveland High School Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 156 | #11 of 416 |
| National rank | #16317 of 16,910 | #9854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 2,596 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 2,596 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 13.2).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.2).
- •Cleveland High School is the larger school with 2,596 students compared with 430.
- •Cleveland High School is a public school while Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cleveland High School better than Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks higher (72.1 vs 13.2 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 Cleveland High School and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland High School: 2,596. Explore Academy - Rio Rancho: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland High School and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho rank in New Mexico?
Cleveland High School is 123rd of 156 and Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 11th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).