Highland Elementary vs Organ Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Organ Mountain High School
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,128 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Organ Mountain High School Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 416 | #149 of 156 |
| National rank | #41757 of 50,301 | #16735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 2,128 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 2,128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 9% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 7.9).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Organ Mountain High School is the larger school with 2,128 students compared with 704.
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 Organ Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (24.9 vs 7.9 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 Organ Mountain High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 704. Organ Mountain High School: 2,128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Organ Mountain High School rank in New Mexico?
Highland Elementary is 179th of 416 and Organ Mountain High School is 149th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).