Des Moines High vs Mosquero High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Moines High
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 7–12
50 students
Mosquero High
Mosquero · Public high · Grades 7–12
51 students
| Measure | Des Moines High Des Moines, New Mexico | Mosquero High Mosquero, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 50 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 4.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Des Moines | Mosquero |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Des Moines High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 31.7).
- •Des Moines High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Des Moines High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Des Moines High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 51%).
- •Mosquero High does better on students per teacher (4.3 vs 7.1).
- •Mosquero High is the larger school with 51 students compared with 50.
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 Des Moines High better than Mosquero High?
On the Success Index (US), Des Moines High ranks higher (68.4 vs 31.7 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 Des Moines High and Mosquero High?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Mosquero in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Moines High: 50. Mosquero High: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Moines High and Mosquero High rank in New Mexico?
Des Moines High is unranked and Mosquero High is unranked among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).