Las Cruces High vs Mesilla Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Cruces High
Las Cruces · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
Mesilla Park Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
| Measure | Las Cruces High Las Cruces, New Mexico | Mesilla Park Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 156 | #162 of 416 |
| National rank | #16536 of 16,910 | #40927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,703 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 1,703 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesilla Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 10.9).
- •Mesilla Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Las Cruces High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Las Cruces High is the larger school with 1,703 students compared with 311.
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 Las Cruces High better than Mesilla Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mesilla Park Elementary ranks higher (26.2 vs 10.9 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 Las Cruces High and Mesilla Park Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Cruces High: 1,703. Mesilla Park Elementary: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Cruces High and Mesilla Park Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Las Cruces High is 137th of 156 and Mesilla Park Elementary is 162nd of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).