Centauri High School vs Centauri Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 193 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centauri High School
La Jara · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
Centauri Middle School
La Jara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students
| Measure | Centauri High School La Jara, Colorado | Centauri Middle School La Jara, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 307 | #121 of 262 |
| National rank | #8905 of 16,910 | #8560 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | La Jara | La Jara |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centauri High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 45.7).
- •Centauri High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Centauri High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.7).
- •Centauri High School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 211.
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 Centauri High School better than Centauri Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Centauri High School ranks higher (48.0 vs 45.7 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 Centauri High School and Centauri Middle School?
About 193 m in a straight line, between La Jara and La Jara in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri High School: 301. Centauri Middle School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri High School and Centauri Middle School rank in Colorado?
Centauri High School is 152nd of 307 and Centauri Middle School is 121st of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).