Highland High vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students
Whittier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Highland High Albuquerque, New Mexico | Whittier Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 156 | #277 of 416 |
| National rank | #16224 of 16,910 | #46150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,144 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 1,144 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 13.9).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Highland High does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 98.7%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.5).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 307.
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 High better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (17.9 vs 13.9 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 High and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High: 1,144. Whittier Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High and Whittier Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Highland High is 120th of 156 and Whittier Elementary is 277th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).