Altura Elementary School vs Hinkley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altura Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Hinkley High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,527 students
| Measure | Altura Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Hinkley High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 993 | #304 of 307 |
| National rank | #49964 of 50,301 | #16496 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,527 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 14% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hinkley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 7.5).
- •Hinkley High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Hinkley High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Hinkley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Altura Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.8).
- •Hinkley High School is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 527.
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 Altura Elementary School better than Hinkley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hinkley High School ranks higher (11.4 vs 7.5 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 Altura Elementary School and Hinkley High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altura Elementary School: 527. Hinkley High School: 1,527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altura Elementary School and Hinkley High School rank in Colorado?
Altura Elementary School is 993rd of 993 and Hinkley High School is 304th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).