Explore Academy - Rio Rancho vs Rio Rancho Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
430 students
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Explore Academy - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Rio Rancho Middle School Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 416 | #126 of 138 |
| National rank | #9854 of 50,301 | #15012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 11.0).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 99.8%).
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.7).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 430.
- •Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is a charter school while Rio Rancho Middle School 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 Explore Academy - Rio Rancho better than Rio Rancho Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Academy - Rio Rancho ranks higher (72.1 vs 11.0 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 Explore Academy - Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho: 430. Rio Rancho Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy - Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho is 11th of 416 and Rio Rancho Middle School is 126th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).