Heights Middle School vs Piedra Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights Middle School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
Piedra Vista High
Farmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,511 students
| Measure | Heights Middle School Farmington, New Mexico | Piedra Vista High Farmington, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 138 | #64 of 156 |
| National rank | #9683 of 15,369 | #15047 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 660 | 1,511 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 16% |
| city | Farmington | Farmington |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 21.4).
- •Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 16%).
- •Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.8).
- •Piedra Vista High is the larger school with 1,511 students compared with 660.
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 Heights Middle School better than Piedra Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Heights Middle School ranks higher (40.6 vs 21.4 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 Heights Middle School and Piedra Vista High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Farmington in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights Middle School: 660. Piedra Vista High: 1,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights Middle School and Piedra Vista High rank in New Mexico?
Heights Middle School is 12th of 138 and Piedra Vista High is 64th of 156 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).