Deming High vs Los Alamos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 425 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deming High
Deming · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
Los Alamos High
Los Alamos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
| Measure | Deming High Deming, New Mexico | Los Alamos High Los Alamos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 156 | #11 of 156 |
| National rank | #16202 of 16,910 | #5198 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,174 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 29% |
| city | Deming | Los Alamos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Alamos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 14.0).
- •Los Alamos High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 10%).
- •Los Alamos High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Los Alamos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 99.7%).
- •Los Alamos High does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.1).
- •Los Alamos High is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 1,174.
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 Deming High better than Los Alamos High?
On the Success Index (US), Los Alamos High ranks higher (62.3 vs 14.0 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 Deming High and Los Alamos High?
About 425 km in a straight line, between Deming and Los Alamos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deming High: 1,174. Los Alamos High: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deming High and Los Alamos High rank in New Mexico?
Deming High is 118th of 156 and Los Alamos High is 11th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).