Farmington High vs Kirtland Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmington High
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,747 students
Kirtland Central High
Kirtland · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
| Measure | Farmington High Farmington, New Mexico | Kirtland Central High Kirtland, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 156 | #79 of 156 |
| National rank | #16122 of 16,910 | #15508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,747 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 1,747 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Farmington | Kirtland |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirtland Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 14.5).
- •Farmington High does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Kirtland Central High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Kirtland Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Kirtland Central High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.2).
- •Farmington High is the larger school with 1,747 students compared with 743.
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 Farmington High better than Kirtland Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Kirtland Central High ranks higher (18.7 vs 14.5 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 Farmington High and Kirtland Central High?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Kirtland in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington High: 1,747. Kirtland Central High: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington High and Kirtland Central High rank in New Mexico?
Farmington High is 113th of 156 and Kirtland Central High is 79th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).