Kirtland Central High vs Kirtland Elementary
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.
Kirtland Central High
Kirtland · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
Kirtland Elementary
Kirtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students
| Measure | Kirtland Central High Kirtland, New Mexico | Kirtland Elementary Kirtland, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 156 | #210 of 416 |
| National rank | #15508 of 16,910 | #43460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 743 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 23% |
| city | Kirtland | Kirtland |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirtland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 18.7).
- •Kirtland Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Kirtland Central High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Kirtland Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Kirtland Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
- •Kirtland Central High is the larger school with 743 students compared with 388.
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 Kirtland Central High better than Kirtland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kirtland Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 18.7 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 Kirtland Central High and Kirtland Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kirtland and Kirtland in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirtland Central High: 743. Kirtland Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirtland Central High and Kirtland Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Kirtland Central High is 79th of 156 and Kirtland Elementary is 210th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).