Ayres Elementary School vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayres Elementary School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades K–2
385 students
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Ayres Elementary School Sterling, Colorado | Sterling High School Sterling, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 993 | #138 of 307 |
| National rank | #16698 of 50,301 | #8442 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Sterling | Sterling |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 49.8).
- •Sterling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 45.7%).
- •Ayres Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.6).
- •Sterling High School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 385.
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 Ayres Elementary School better than Sterling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayres Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 49.8 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 Ayres Elementary School and Sterling High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Sterling in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayres Elementary School: 385. Sterling High School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayres Elementary School and Sterling High School rank in Colorado?
Ayres Elementary School is 238th of 993 and Sterling High School is 138th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).