Taos High vs Taos International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taos High
Taos · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students
Taos International School
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
| Measure | Taos High Taos, New Mexico | Taos International School Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 156 | #382 of 416 |
| National rank | #15949 of 16,910 | #48700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 749 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| city | Taos | Taos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 12.5).
- •Taos High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Taos High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Taos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Taos International School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.6).
- •Taos High is the larger school with 749 students compared with 179.
- •Taos High is a public school while Taos International School is a charter 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 High better than Taos International School?
On the Success Index (US), Taos High ranks higher (15.9 vs 12.5 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 High and Taos International School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Taos and Taos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taos High: 749. Taos International School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taos High and Taos International School rank in New Mexico?
Taos High is 100th of 156 and Taos International School is 382nd of 416 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).