Carbon Valley Academy vs Coal Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbon Valley Academy
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
Coal Ridge Middle School
Firestone · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students
| Measure | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado | Coal Ridge Middle School Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 993 | #153 of 262 |
| National rank | #34804 of 50,301 | #10132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 245 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Frederick | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 35.7).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 49.8%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.6).
- •Coal Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 245.
- •Carbon Valley Academy is a charter school while Coal Ridge Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carbon Valley Academy better than Coal Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal Ridge Middle School ranks higher (38.6 vs 35.7 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 Carbon Valley Academy and Coal Ridge Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Coal Ridge Middle School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Valley Academy and Coal Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 and Coal Ridge Middle School is 153rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).