Farmington High vs La Cueva High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 229 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
La Cueva High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,826 students
| Measure | Farmington High Farmington, New Mexico | La Cueva High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 156 | #24 of 156 |
| National rank | #16122 of 16,910 | #9109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,747 | 1,826 |
| Enrollment | 1,747 | 1,826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 41% |
| city | Farmington | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Cueva High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 14.5).
- •La Cueva High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 9%).
- •La Cueva High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 40%).
- •La Cueva High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 100%).
- •La Cueva High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.2).
- •La Cueva High is the larger school with 1,826 students compared with 1,747.
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 La Cueva High?
On the Success Index (US), La Cueva High ranks higher (47.3 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 La Cueva High?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington High: 1,747. La Cueva High: 1,826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington High and La Cueva High rank in New Mexico?
Farmington High is 113th of 156 and La Cueva High is 24th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).