Taos Academy vs Tierra Encantada Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 92 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
Tierra Encantada Charter School
Santa Fe · Charter high · Grades 7–12
256 students
| Measure | Taos Academy Taos, New Mexico | Tierra Encantada Charter School Santa Fe, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 156 | #77 of 156 |
| National rank | #6345 of 16,910 | #15399 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 251 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 3% |
| city | Taos | Santa Fe |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taos Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 19.2).
- •Taos Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 3%).
- •Taos Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Taos Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 53.9%).
- •Taos Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •Tierra Encantada Charter School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 251.
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 Tierra Encantada Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Taos Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 19.2 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 Tierra Encantada Charter School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Taos and Santa Fe in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taos Academy: 251. Tierra Encantada Charter School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taos Academy and Tierra Encantada Charter School rank in New Mexico?
Taos Academy is 13th of 156 and Tierra Encantada Charter School is 77th of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).