Garfield Middle vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Valley High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students
| Measure | Garfield Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Valley High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 138 | #91 of 156 |
| National rank | #14597 of 15,369 | #15722 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 8% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 14.8).
- •Valley High does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Garfield Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 962 students compared with 282.
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 Garfield Middle better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley High ranks higher (17.3 vs 14.8 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 Garfield Middle and Valley High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Middle: 282. Valley High: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Middle and Valley High rank in New Mexico?
Garfield Middle is 99th of 138 and Valley High is 91st of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).