Basalt Elementary School vs Basalt High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basalt Elementary School
Basalt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
Basalt High School
Basalt · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
| Measure | Basalt Elementary School Basalt, Colorado | Basalt High School Basalt, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #614 of 993 | #145 of 307 |
| National rank | #34423 of 50,301 | #8559 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Basalt | Basalt |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basalt High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 36.3).
- •Basalt High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Basalt High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Basalt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Basalt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •Basalt Elementary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 414.
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 Basalt Elementary School better than Basalt High School?
On the Success Index (US), Basalt High School ranks higher (49.3 vs 36.3 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 Basalt Elementary School and Basalt High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Basalt in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt Elementary School: 539. Basalt High School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt Elementary School and Basalt High School rank in Colorado?
Basalt Elementary School is 614th of 993 and Basalt High School is 145th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).