Taos Academy vs Taos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taos Academy
Taos · Charter high · Grades 5–12
251 students
Taos High
Taos · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
| Measure | Taos Academy Taos, New Mexico | Taos High Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 156 | #100 of 156 |
| National rank | #6345 of 16,910 | #15949 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 251 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 10% |
| city | Taos | Taos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taos Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 15.9).
- •Taos Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 10%).
- •Taos Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Taos Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Taos Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.6).
- •Taos High is the larger school with 749 students compared with 251.
- •Taos Academy is a charter school while Taos High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Taos Academy better than Taos High?
On the Success Index (US), Taos Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 15.9 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 Taos Academy and Taos High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Taos and Taos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taos Academy: 251. Taos High: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taos Academy and Taos High rank in New Mexico?
Taos Academy is 13th of 156 and Taos High is 100th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).