Bacon Elementary School vs Fossil Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacon Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
| Measure | Bacon Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado | Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #68 of 993 | #15 of 307 |
| National rank | #6616 of 50,301 | #1458 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 1,846 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fossil Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 77.1).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 27%).
- •Bacon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.4).
- •Fossil Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 397.
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 Bacon Elementary School better than Fossil Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fossil Ridge High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 77.1 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 Bacon Elementary School and Fossil Ridge High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bacon Elementary School: 397. Fossil Ridge High School: 1,846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bacon Elementary School and Fossil Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Bacon Elementary School is 68th of 993 and Fossil Ridge High School is 15th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).