Arrowwood Elementary School vs Rock Canyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowwood Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
Rock Canyon High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,325 students
| Measure | Arrowwood Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Rock Canyon High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #321 of 993 | #13 of 307 |
| National rank | #21001 of 50,301 | #1383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 2,325 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 2,325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Canyon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 55.9).
- •Rock Canyon High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Rock Canyon High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Rock Canyon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 22.3%).
- •Arrowwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.4).
- •Rock Canyon High School is the larger school with 2,325 students compared with 390.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowwood Elementary School better than Rock Canyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Canyon High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 55.9 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 Arrowwood Elementary School and Rock Canyon High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowwood Elementary School: 390. Rock Canyon High School: 2,325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowwood Elementary School and Rock Canyon High School rank in Colorado?
Arrowwood Elementary School is 321st of 993 and Rock Canyon High School is 13th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).