Adams City High School vs Frederick Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams City High School
Commerce City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,500 students
Frederick Senior High School
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
| Measure | Adams City High School Commerce City, Colorado | Frederick Senior High School Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 307 | #197 of 307 |
| National rank | #16399 of 16,910 | #10889 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,500 | 1,491 |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | 1,491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24% |
| city | Commerce City | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 12.4).
- •Frederick Senior High School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Frederick Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Frederick Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 85.1%).
- •Adams City High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.6).
- •Adams City High School is the larger school with 1,500 students compared with 1,491.
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 Adams City High School better than Frederick Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Senior High School ranks higher (40.3 vs 12.4 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 Adams City High School and Frederick Senior High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams City High School: 1,500. Frederick Senior High School: 1,491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams City High School and Frederick Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Adams City High School is 303rd of 307 and Frederick Senior High School is 197th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).