Aurora Quest K-8 vs William Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Quest K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
575 students
William Smith High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
| Measure | Aurora Quest K-8 Aurora, Colorado | William Smith High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 993 | #295 of 307 |
| National rank | #5456 of 50,301 | #15774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 575 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurora Quest K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 17.0).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on math proficiency (89% vs 7.5%).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 32%).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 81.5%).
- •William Smith High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.2).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 is the larger school with 575 students compared with 410.
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 Quest K-8 better than William Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Aurora Quest K-8 ranks higher (79.1 vs 17.0 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 Quest K-8 and William Smith High School?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Quest K-8: 575. William Smith High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Quest K-8 and William Smith High School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Quest K-8 is 42nd of 993 and William Smith High School is 295th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).