Centauri High School vs Sanford Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 5.5 km 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
Sanford Junior/Senior High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 7–12
166 students
| Measure | Centauri High School La Jara, Colorado | Sanford Junior/Senior High School Sanford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 307 | #177 of 307 |
| National rank | #8905 of 16,910 | #10111 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 301 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | La Jara | Sanford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centauri High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 43.4).
- •Centauri High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Sanford Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Centauri High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 57.2%).
- •Sanford Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Centauri High School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 166.
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 Sanford Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centauri High School ranks higher (48.0 vs 43.4 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 Sanford Junior/Senior High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between La Jara and Sanford in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri High School: 301. Sanford Junior/Senior High School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri High School and Sanford Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Centauri High School is 152nd of 307 and Sanford Junior/Senior High School is 177th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).