Buena Vista High School vs Ellicott Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista High School
Buena Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
256 students
Ellicott Senior High School
Ellicott · Public high · Grades 9–12
259 students
| Measure | Buena Vista High School Buena Vista, Colorado | Ellicott Senior High School Ellicott, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 307 | #224 of 307 |
| National rank | #2293 of 16,910 | #12258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 256 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Buena Vista | Ellicott |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 34.7).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 60.2%).
- •Buena Vista High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Ellicott Senior High School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 256.
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 Buena Vista High School better than Ellicott Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 34.7 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 Buena Vista High School and Ellicott Senior High School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Buena Vista and Ellicott in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista High School: 256. Ellicott Senior High School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista High School and Ellicott Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Buena Vista High School is 28th of 307 and Ellicott Senior High School is 224th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).