Rio Rancho High vs Rio Rancho Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Rancho High
Rio Rancho · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,568 students
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Rio Rancho High Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Rio Rancho Middle School Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 156 | #126 of 138 |
| National rank | #15707 of 16,910 | #15012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,568 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 2,568 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Rancho High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 11.0).
- •Rio Rancho High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.9).
- •Rio Rancho High is the larger school with 2,568 students compared with 1,024.
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 Rio Rancho High better than Rio Rancho Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Rancho High ranks higher (17.4 vs 11.0 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 Rio Rancho High and Rio Rancho Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Rancho High: 2,568. Rio Rancho Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Rancho High and Rio Rancho Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Rio Rancho High is 89th of 156 and Rio Rancho Middle School is 126th of 138 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).