Ruidoso High vs Sierra Vista Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 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
Sierra Vista Primary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
514 students
| Measure | Ruidoso High Ruidoso, New Mexico | Sierra Vista Primary Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 156 | #89 of 416 |
| National rank | #15512 of 16,910 | #35165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 527 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Ruidoso | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Vista Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 18.7).
- •Sierra Vista Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Sierra Vista Primary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.0).
- •Ruidoso High is the larger school with 527 students compared with 514.
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 Sierra Vista Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Vista Primary ranks higher (35.2 vs 18.7 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 Sierra Vista Primary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ruidoso and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruidoso High: 527. Sierra Vista Primary: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruidoso High and Sierra Vista Primary rank in New Mexico?
Ruidoso High is 81st of 156 and Sierra Vista Primary is 89th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).