Pojoaque High vs Ruidoso High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pojoaque High
Santa Fe · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
Ruidoso High
Ruidoso · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students
| Measure | Pojoaque High Santa Fe, New Mexico | Ruidoso High Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 156 | #81 of 156 |
| National rank | #16625 of 16,910 | #15512 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 11% |
| city | Santa Fe | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruidoso High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 9.8).
- •Ruidoso High does better on math proficiency (11% vs 3%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •Pojoaque High is the larger school with 550 students compared with 527.
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 Pojoaque High better than Ruidoso High?
On the Success Index (US), Ruidoso High ranks higher (18.7 vs 9.8 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 Pojoaque High and Ruidoso High?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Santa Fe and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pojoaque High: 550. Ruidoso High: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pojoaque High and Ruidoso High rank in New Mexico?
Pojoaque High is 142nd of 156 and Ruidoso High is 81st of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).