Taos High vs Vista Grande High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 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
Vista Grande High School
Taos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
69 students
| Measure | Taos High Taos, New Mexico | Vista Grande High School Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 156 | #61 of 156 |
| National rank | #15949 of 16,910 | #14684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 749 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 10% | – |
| city | Taos | Taos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 15.9).
- •Taos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Vista Grande High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.6).
- •Taos High is the larger school with 749 students compared with 69.
- •Taos High is a public school while Vista Grande High 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 Vista Grande High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande High School ranks higher (23.5 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 High and Vista Grande High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Taos and Taos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taos High: 749. Vista Grande High School: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taos High and Vista Grande High School rank in New Mexico?
Taos High is 100th of 156 and Vista Grande High School is 61st of 156 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).