Del Norte High vs McKinley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Norte High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,079 students
McKinley Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Del Norte High Albuquerque, New Mexico | McKinley Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 156 | #90 of 138 |
| National rank | #16018 of 16,910 | #14422 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,079 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 9% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Del Norte High does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Del Norte High does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Del Norte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99.5%).
- •McKinley Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.4).
- •Del Norte High is the larger school with 1,079 students compared with 434.
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 Del Norte High better than McKinley Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Norte High and McKinley Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Norte High: 1,079. McKinley Middle: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Norte High and McKinley Middle rank in New Mexico?
Del Norte High is 103rd of 156 and McKinley Middle is 90th of 138 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).