Jose Barrios Elementary vs Silver High
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.
Jose Barrios Elementary
Silver City · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
199 students
Silver High
Silver City · Public high · Grades 9–12
618 students
| Measure | Jose Barrios Elementary Silver City, New Mexico | Silver High Silver City, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 416 | #144 of 156 |
| National rank | #35716 of 50,301 | #16665 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 199 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7% |
| city | Silver City | Silver City |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jose Barrios Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 9.2).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Jose Barrios Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.3).
- •Silver High is the larger school with 618 students compared with 199.
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 Jose Barrios Elementary better than Silver High?
On the Success Index (US), Jose Barrios Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 9.2 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 Jose Barrios Elementary and Silver High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Silver City and Silver City in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jose Barrios Elementary: 199. Silver High: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jose Barrios Elementary and Silver High rank in New Mexico?
Jose Barrios Elementary is 93rd of 416 and Silver High is 144th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).