Kennedy Middle vs Manzano High
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.
Kennedy Middle
Albuquerque · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Manzano High
Albuquerque · Public other · Grades PK–12
1,157 students
| Measure | Kennedy Middle Albuquerque, New Mexico | Manzano High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #86 of 138 | – |
| National rank | #14372 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 296 | 1,157 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 1,157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzano High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Manzano High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Manzano High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Manzano High is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 296.
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 Kennedy Middle better than Manzano High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kennedy Middle and Manzano High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Middle: 296. Manzano High: 1,157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Middle and Manzano High rank in New Mexico?
Kennedy Middle is 86th of 138 and Manzano High is unranked among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).