Aurora Highlands K-8 vs Harmony Ridge P-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Highlands K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
472 students
Harmony Ridge P-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
894 students
| Measure | Aurora Highlands K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Harmony Ridge P-8 Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 993 | #633 of 993 |
| National rank | #26868 of 50,301 | #35091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 472 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 35.3).
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 61.7%).
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.9).
- •Harmony Ridge P-8 is the larger school with 894 students compared with 472.
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 Aurora Highlands K-8 better than Harmony Ridge P-8?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Highlands K-8 ranks higher (47.4 vs 35.3 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 Aurora Highlands K-8 and Harmony Ridge P-8?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Highlands K-8: 472. Harmony Ridge P-8: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Highlands K-8 and Harmony Ridge P-8 rank in Colorado?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is 447th of 993 and Harmony Ridge P-8 is 633rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).