Altona Middle School vs Niwot High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Niwot High School
Niwot · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,509 students
| Measure | Altona Middle School Longmont, Colorado | Niwot High School Niwot, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 262 | #71 of 307 |
| National rank | #2367 of 15,369 | #4366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| city | Longmont | Niwot |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altona Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 65.7).
- •Altona Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 25.6%).
- •Altona Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.6).
- •Niwot High School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 715.
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 Altona Middle School better than Niwot High School?
On the Success Index (US), Altona Middle School ranks higher (74.9 vs 65.7 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 Altona Middle School and Niwot High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Niwot in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altona Middle School: 715. Niwot High School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altona Middle School and Niwot High School rank in Colorado?
Altona Middle School is 14th of 262 and Niwot High School is 71st of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).