Bell Middle School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 106 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Middle School
Golden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students
Horizon Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
| Measure | Bell Middle School Golden, Colorado | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 262 | #140 of 262 |
| National rank | #5513 of 15,369 | #9446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 774 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 774 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 31% |
| city | Golden | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 41.7).
- •Bell Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 31%).
- •Bell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Bell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 54.1%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.4).
- •Bell Middle School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 773.
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 Bell Middle School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 41.7 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 Bell Middle School and Horizon Middle School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Golden and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Middle School: 774. Horizon Middle School: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Middle School and Horizon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bell Middle School is 67th of 262 and Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).