Highland Elementary vs White Sands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 380 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students
White Sands Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
270 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Clovis, New Mexico | White Sands Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 416 | #44 of 416 |
| National rank | #44652 of 50,301 | #25009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 268 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Clovis | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Sands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 20.3).
- •White Sands Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •White Sands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 100%).
- •White Sands Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.1).
- •White Sands Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 268.
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 Highland Elementary better than White Sands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), White Sands Elementary ranks higher (50.3 vs 20.3 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 Highland Elementary and White Sands Elementary?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 268. White Sands Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and White Sands Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Highland Elementary is 234th of 416 and White Sands Elementary is 44th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).