Bradford K8 North vs Dakota Ridge Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradford K8 North
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
350 students
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
| Measure | Bradford K8 North Littleton, Colorado | Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 262 | #36 of 307 |
| National rank | #2594 of 15,369 | #2921 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,277 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradford K8 North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 71.5).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Bradford K8 North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 24.3%).
- •Bradford K8 North does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.6).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 350.
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 Bradford K8 North better than Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bradford K8 North ranks higher (73.7 vs 71.5 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 Bradford K8 North and Dakota Ridge Senior High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradford K8 North: 350. Dakota Ridge Senior High School: 1,277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradford K8 North and Dakota Ridge Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Bradford K8 North is 16th of 262 and Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 36th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).