Basalt High School vs Roaring Fork High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basalt High School
Basalt · Public high · Grades 9–12
414 students
Roaring Fork High School
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
472 students
| Measure | Basalt High School Basalt, Colorado | Roaring Fork High School Carbondale, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 307 | #99 of 307 |
| National rank | #8559 of 16,910 | #6020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 414 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Basalt | Carbondale |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roaring Fork High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 49.3).
- •Roaring Fork High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Roaring Fork High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Roaring Fork High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 47.3%).
- •Basalt High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.5).
- •Roaring Fork High School is the larger school with 472 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 High School better than Roaring Fork High School?
On the Success Index (US), Roaring Fork High School ranks higher (59.2 vs 49.3 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 High School and Roaring Fork High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Carbondale in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt High School: 414. Roaring Fork High School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt High School and Roaring Fork High School rank in Colorado?
Basalt High School is 145th of 307 and Roaring Fork High School is 99th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).