Arapahoe High School vs John Wesley Powell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arapahoe High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,748 students
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Arapahoe High School Centennial, Colorado | John Wesley Powell Middle School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 307 | #8 of 262 |
| National rank | #1839 of 16,910 | #1786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,748 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 60% |
| city | Centennial | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 76.5).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Arapahoe High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 25.5%).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.7).
- •Arapahoe High School is the larger school with 1,748 students compared with 509.
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 Arapahoe High School better than John Wesley Powell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks higher (78.2 vs 76.5 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 Arapahoe High School and John Wesley Powell Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe High School: 1,748. John Wesley Powell Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe High School and John Wesley Powell Middle School rank in Colorado?
Arapahoe High School is 20th of 307 and John Wesley Powell Middle School is 8th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).