Highland Elementary vs Yucca Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 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
Yucca Middle
Clovis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
480 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Clovis, New Mexico | Yucca Middle Clovis, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 416 | #84 of 138 |
| National rank | #44652 of 50,301 | #14280 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 268 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Clovis | Clovis |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 17.0).
- •Yucca Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 85.4%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.8).
- •Yucca Middle is the larger school with 480 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 Yucca Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (20.3 vs 17.0 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 Yucca Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Clovis and Clovis in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 268. Yucca Middle: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Yucca Middle rank in New Mexico?
Highland Elementary is 234th of 416 and Yucca Middle is 84th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).