Cactus Valley Elementary School vs Coal Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Valley Elementary School
Silt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Coal Ridge High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | Cactus Valley Elementary School Silt, Colorado | Coal Ridge High School New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 993 | #116 of 307 |
| National rank | #27356 of 50,301 | #7332 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 462 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Silt | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 46.7).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 41.1%).
- •Cactus Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.9).
- •Coal Ridge High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 462.
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 Cactus Valley Elementary School better than Coal Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal Ridge High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 46.7 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 Cactus Valley Elementary School and Coal Ridge High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Silt and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Valley Elementary School: 462. Coal Ridge High School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Valley Elementary School and Coal Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Cactus Valley Elementary School is 459th of 993 and Coal Ridge High School is 116th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).