College and Career High School vs Lowell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College and Career High School
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
280 students
Lowell Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
226 students
| Measure | College and Career High School Albuquerque, New Mexico | Lowell Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 156 | #358 of 416 |
| National rank | #5759 of 16,910 | #48138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College and Career High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 13.9).
- •College and Career High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •College and Career High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 7.5%).
- •College and Career High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 100%).
- •Lowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 17.5).
- •College and Career High School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 226.
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 College and Career High School better than Lowell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), College and Career High School ranks higher (60.1 vs 13.9 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 College and Career High School and Lowell Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career High School: 280. Lowell Elementary: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career High School and Lowell Elementary rank in New Mexico?
College and Career High School is 12th of 156 and Lowell Elementary is 358th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).