Bear Creek High School vs Carmody Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,344 students
Carmody Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
| Measure | Bear Creek High School Lakewood, Colorado | Carmody Middle School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 307 | #156 of 262 |
| National rank | #8467 of 16,910 | #10302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,344 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 1,344 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 37.8).
- •Bear Creek High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Bear Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Bear Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 51.8%).
- •Carmody Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.2).
- •Bear Creek High School is the larger school with 1,344 students compared with 550.
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 Bear Creek High School better than Carmody Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Creek High School ranks higher (49.6 vs 37.8 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 Bear Creek High School and Carmody Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek High School: 1,344. Carmody Middle School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek High School and Carmody Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek High School is 139th of 307 and Carmody Middle School is 156th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).