Ruidoso High vs White Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 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
White Mountain Elementary
Ruidoso · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
374 students
| Measure | Ruidoso High Ruidoso, New Mexico | White Mountain Elementary Ruidoso, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 156 | #260 of 416 |
| National rank | #15512 of 16,910 | #45567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 527 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| city | Ruidoso | Ruidoso |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.7 vs 18.9).
- •White Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Ruidoso High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •White Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Ruidoso High is the larger school with 527 students compared with 374.
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 White Mountain Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ruidoso High and White Mountain Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ruidoso and Ruidoso in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruidoso High: 527. White Mountain Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruidoso High and White Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Ruidoso High is 81st of 156 and White Mountain Elementary is 260th of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).