Aurora Highlands K-8 vs Highline Academy Northeast
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 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
Highline Academy Northeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Aurora Highlands K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Highline Academy Northeast Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 993 | #716 of 993 |
| National rank | #26868 of 50,301 | #38689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Aurora | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 29.8).
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 73.5%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.2).
- •Highline Academy Northeast is the larger school with 589 students compared with 472.
- •Aurora Highlands K-8 is a public school while Highline Academy Northeast is a charter 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 Aurora Highlands K-8 better than Highline Academy Northeast?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Highlands K-8 ranks higher (47.4 vs 29.8 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 Highline Academy Northeast?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Highlands K-8: 472. Highline Academy Northeast: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Highlands K-8 and Highline Academy Northeast rank in Colorado?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is 447th of 993 and Highline Academy Northeast is 716th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).