Taos International School vs Vista Grande High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taos International School
Taos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
179 students
Vista Grande High School
Taos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
69 students
| Measure | Taos International School Taos, New Mexico | Vista Grande High School Taos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 416 | #61 of 156 |
| National rank | #48700 of 50,301 | #14684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 179 | 69 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 69 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| 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 12.5).
- •Vista Grande High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.2).
- •Taos International School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 69.
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 International School better than Vista Grande High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande High School ranks higher (23.5 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 International School and Vista Grande High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Taos and Taos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Taos International School: 179. Vista Grande High School: 69. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Taos International School and Vista Grande High School rank in New Mexico?
Taos International School is 382nd of 416 and Vista Grande High School is 61st of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).