Brush High School vs Manual High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brush High School
Brush · Public high · Grades 9–12
350 students
Manual High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Brush High School Brush, Colorado | Manual High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 307 | #288 of 307 |
| National rank | #11020 of 16,910 | #15435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Brush | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brush High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 19.0).
- •Brush High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Brush High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Brush High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 78.2%).
- •Brush High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Brush High School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 348.
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 Brush High School better than Manual High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brush High School ranks higher (39.7 vs 19.0 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 Brush High School and Manual High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Brush and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brush High School: 350. Manual High School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brush High School and Manual High School rank in Colorado?
Brush High School is 198th of 307 and Manual High School is 288th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).