Cobre High vs Silver High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobre High
Bayard · Public high · Grades 9–12
257 students
Silver High
Silver City · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students
| Measure | Cobre High Bayard, New Mexico | Silver High Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 156 | #144 of 156 |
| National rank | #15907 of 16,910 | #16665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7% |
| city | Bayard | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cobre High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 9.2).
- •Cobre High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Silver High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Cobre High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.3).
- •Silver High is the larger school with 618 students compared with 257.
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 Cobre High better than Silver High?
On the Success Index (US), Cobre High ranks higher (16.1 vs 9.2 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 Cobre High and Silver High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bayard and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cobre High: 257. Silver High: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cobre High and Silver High rank in New Mexico?
Cobre High is 99th of 156 and Silver High is 144th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).