Centauri Middle School vs Sanford Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centauri Middle School
La Jara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students
Sanford Junior/Senior High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 7–12
166 students
| Measure | Centauri Middle School La Jara, Colorado | Sanford Junior/Senior High School Sanford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 262 | #177 of 307 |
| National rank | #8560 of 15,369 | #10111 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 211 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | La Jara | Sanford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centauri Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 43.4).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Sanford Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Sanford Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 64.5%).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •Centauri Middle School is the larger school with 211 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 Middle School better than Sanford Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Centauri Middle School ranks higher (45.7 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 Middle School and Sanford Junior/Senior High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between La Jara and Sanford in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri Middle School: 211. Sanford Junior/Senior High School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri Middle School and Sanford Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Centauri Middle School is 121st of 262 and Sanford Junior/Senior High School is 177th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).