Basalt High School vs William Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 197 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
William Smith High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
| Measure | Basalt High School Basalt, Colorado | William Smith High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 307 | #295 of 307 |
| National rank | #8559 of 16,910 | #15774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 414 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Basalt | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basalt High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 17.0).
- •Basalt High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Basalt High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Basalt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 81.5%).
- •Basalt High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.1).
- •Basalt High School is the larger school with 414 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 Basalt High School better than William Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Basalt High School ranks higher (49.3 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 Basalt High School and William Smith High School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt High School: 414. William Smith High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt High School and William Smith High School rank in Colorado?
Basalt High School is 145th of 307 and William Smith High School is 295th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).