Ben Franklin Academy vs Thunderridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
956 students
Thunderridge High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Thunderridge High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 993 | #24 of 307 |
| National rank | #8184 of 50,301 | #1987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 956 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunderridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 74.6).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Ben Franklin Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 11.5%).
- •Ben Franklin Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.2).
- •Thunderridge High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 956.
- •Ben Franklin Academy is a charter school while Thunderridge High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ben Franklin Academy better than Thunderridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunderridge High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 74.6 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 Ben Franklin Academy and Thunderridge High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Academy: 956. Thunderridge High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Academy and Thunderridge High School rank in Colorado?
Ben Franklin Academy is 92nd of 993 and Thunderridge High School is 24th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).