Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver vs Rocky Top Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
305 students
Rocky Top Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver Brighton, Colorado | Rocky Top Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 993 | #50 of 262 |
| National rank | #46637 of 50,301 | #4672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Brighton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Top Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 16.9).
- •Rocky Top Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.1).
- •Rocky Top Middle School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 305.
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is a charter school while Rocky Top Middle 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver better than Rocky Top Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Top Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 16.9 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver and Rocky Top Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver: 305. Rocky Top Middle School: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver and Rocky Top Middle School rank in Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver is 918th of 993 and Rocky Top Middle School is 50th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).