Aurora Hills Middle School vs Highline Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Hills Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Highline Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Aurora Hills Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Highline Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 262 | #844 of 993 |
| National rank | #15005 of 15,369 | #43963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highline Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 11.0).
- •Highline Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •Highline Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Highline Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 85.9%).
- •Highline Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Aurora Hills Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 435.
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 Hills Middle School better than Highline Community Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highline Community Elementary School ranks higher (21.4 vs 11.0 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 Hills Middle School and Highline Community Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Hills Middle School: 821. Highline Community Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Hills Middle School and Highline Community Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Hills Middle School is 257th of 262 and Highline Community Elementary School is 844th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).