Los Lunas High vs Rio Grande High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Lunas High
Los Lunas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Rio Grande High
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,475 students
| Measure | Los Lunas High Los Lunas, New Mexico | Rio Grande High Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 156 | #105 of 156 |
| National rank | #16275 of 16,910 | #16031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 1,475 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 1,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| city | Los Lunas | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 13.6).
- •Los Lunas High does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Los Lunas High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100%).
- •Rio Grande High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.5).
- •Rio Grande High is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 1,460.
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 Los Lunas High better than Rio Grande High?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande High ranks higher (15.2 vs 13.6 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 Los Lunas High and Rio Grande High?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Los Lunas and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Lunas High: 1,460. Rio Grande High: 1,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Lunas High and Rio Grande High rank in New Mexico?
Los Lunas High is 122nd of 156 and Rio Grande High is 105th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).