Melrose High vs Penasco High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose High
Melrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
79 students
Penasco High
Penasco · Public high · Grades 9–12
75 students
| Measure | Melrose High Melrose, New Mexico | Penasco High Penasco, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 156 | #55 of 156 |
| National rank | #13642 of 16,910 | #14060 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 79 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Melrose | Penasco |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 26.6).
- •Melrose High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Melrose High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Melrose High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100%).
- •Melrose High is the larger school with 79 students compared with 75.
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 Melrose High better than Penasco High?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose High ranks higher (28.6 vs 26.6 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 Melrose High and Penasco High?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Penasco in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose High: 79. Penasco High: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose High and Penasco High rank in New Mexico?
Melrose High is 47th of 156 and Penasco High is 55th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).