Ruidoso High vs Shiprock High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 472 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruidoso High
Ruidoso · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students
Shiprock High
Shiprock · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | Ruidoso High Ruidoso, New Mexico | Shiprock High Shiprock, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 156 | #93 of 156 |
| National rank | #15512 of 16,910 | #15754 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 6% |
| city | Ruidoso | Shiprock |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruidoso High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 17.1).
- •Ruidoso High does better on math proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Shiprock High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.0).
- •Ruidoso High is the larger school with 527 students compared with 502.
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 Ruidoso High better than Shiprock High?
On the Success Index (US), Ruidoso High ranks higher (18.7 vs 17.1 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 Ruidoso High and Shiprock High?
About 472 km in a straight line, between Ruidoso and Shiprock in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruidoso High: 527. Shiprock High: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruidoso High and Shiprock High rank in New Mexico?
Ruidoso High is 81st of 156 and Shiprock High is 93rd of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).