James Elementary vs Portales High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Elementary
Portales · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
364 students
Portales High
Portales · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
| Measure | James Elementary Portales, New Mexico | Portales High Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 416 | #108 of 156 |
| National rank | #432 of 50,301 | #16057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 364 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Portales | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 15.0).
- •James Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Portales High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 364.
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 James Elementary better than Portales High?
On the Success Index (US), James Elementary ranks higher (91.8 vs 15.0 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 James Elementary and Portales High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Portales and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Elementary: 364. Portales High: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Elementary and Portales High rank in New Mexico?
James Elementary is 1st of 416 and Portales High is 108th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).