Animas High School vs Durango High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animas High School
Durango · Charter high · Grades 9–12
249 students
Durango High School
Durango · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
| Measure | Animas High School Durango, Colorado | Durango High School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 307 | #75 of 307 |
| National rank | #4592 of 16,910 | #4572 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 249 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.7 vs 64.8).
- •Durango High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Durango High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Animas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 30.1%).
- •Animas High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.3).
- •Durango High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 249.
- •Animas High School is a charter school while Durango High School is a public 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 Animas High School better than Durango High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Animas High School and Durango High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animas High School: 249. Durango High School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animas High School and Durango High School rank in Colorado?
Animas High School is 76th of 307 and Durango High School is 75th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).