Animas High School vs Needham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 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
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Animas High School Durango, Colorado | Needham Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 307 | #467 of 993 |
| National rank | #4592 of 16,910 | #27776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 249 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animas High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 46.2).
- •Animas High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Animas High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Animas High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 42.2%).
- •Animas High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Needham Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 249.
- •Animas High School is a charter school while Needham Elementary 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 Needham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Animas High School ranks higher (64.7 vs 46.2 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 Animas High School and Needham Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animas High School: 249. Needham Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animas High School and Needham Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Animas High School is 76th of 307 and Needham Elementary School is 467th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).