Melrose High vs Quemado High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 446 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
Quemado High
Quemado · Public high · Grades 7–12
81 students
| Measure | Melrose High Melrose, New Mexico | Quemado High Quemado, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 156 | #95 of 156 |
| National rank | #13642 of 16,910 | #15789 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 79 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 12% |
| city | Melrose | Quemado |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 16.9).
- •Melrose High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Melrose High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Melrose High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100%).
- •Quemado High is the larger school with 81 students compared with 79.
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 Quemado High?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose High ranks higher (28.6 vs 16.9 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 Melrose High and Quemado High?
About 446 km in a straight line, between Melrose and Quemado in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose High: 79. Quemado High: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose High and Quemado High rank in New Mexico?
Melrose High is 47th of 156 and Quemado High is 95th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).