Ernie Pyle Middle vs Rio Grande High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernie Pyle Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
Rio Grande High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students
| Measure | Ernie Pyle Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Rio Grande High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 138 | #105 of 156 |
| National rank | #14690 of 15,369 | #16031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 14.0).
- •Rio Grande High does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Ernie Pyle Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Rio Grande High is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 409.
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 Ernie Pyle Middle better than Rio Grande High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande High ranks higher (15.2 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 Ernie Pyle Middle and Rio Grande High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernie Pyle Middle: 409. Rio Grande High: 1,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernie Pyle Middle and Rio Grande High rank in New Mexico?
Ernie Pyle Middle is 110th of 138 and Rio Grande High is 105th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).