Cottonwood Valley Charter vs Socorro High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Socorro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
170 students
Socorro High
Socorro · Public high · Grades 9–12
378 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Valley Charter Socorro, New Mexico | Socorro High Socorro, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 416 | #101 of 156 |
| National rank | #38670 of 50,301 | #15974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 170 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 5% |
| city | Socorro | Socorro |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 15.7).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Socorro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 100%).
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Socorro High is the larger school with 378 students compared with 170.
- •Cottonwood Valley Charter is a charter school while Socorro High is a public 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 Cottonwood Valley Charter better than Socorro High?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Valley Charter ranks higher (29.8 vs 15.7 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 Cottonwood Valley Charter and Socorro High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Socorro and Socorro in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Valley Charter: 170. Socorro High: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Valley Charter and Socorro High rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Valley Charter is 129th of 416 and Socorro High is 101st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).