Cache La Poudre Middle School vs Poudre High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cache La Poudre Middle School
Laporte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
Poudre High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,409 students
| Measure | Cache La Poudre Middle School Laporte, Colorado | Poudre High School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 262 | #113 of 307 |
| National rank | #4050 of 15,369 | #7142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 280 | 1,409 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 1,409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 44% |
| city | Laporte | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 54.7).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 45.3%).
- •Cache La Poudre Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Poudre High School is the larger school with 1,409 students compared with 280.
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 Cache La Poudre Middle School better than Poudre High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cache La Poudre Middle School ranks higher (66.7 vs 54.7 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 Cache La Poudre Middle School and Poudre High School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Laporte and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cache La Poudre Middle School: 280. Poudre High School: 1,409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cache La Poudre Middle School and Poudre High School rank in Colorado?
Cache La Poudre Middle School is 42nd of 262 and Poudre High School is 113th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).