Brantner Elementary School vs Horizon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Brantner Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Horizon High School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 993 | #107 of 307 |
| National rank | #26413 of 50,301 | #6703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 574 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Thornton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 48.1).
- •Horizon High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Horizon High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Horizon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 40.9%).
- •Brantner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.3).
- •Horizon High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 574.
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 Brantner Elementary School better than Horizon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 48.1 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 Brantner Elementary School and Horizon High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brantner Elementary School: 574. Horizon High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brantner Elementary School and Horizon High School rank in Colorado?
Brantner Elementary School is 439th of 993 and Horizon High School is 107th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).