Centaurus High School vs Ryan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 634 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centaurus High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
Ryan Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Centaurus High School Lafayette, Colorado | Ryan Elementary School Lafayette, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 307 | #413 of 993 |
| National rank | #4299 of 16,910 | #25330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,557 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centaurus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 49.8).
- •Centaurus High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Centaurus High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Centaurus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 34.9%).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.0).
- •Centaurus High School is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 436.
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 Centaurus High School better than Ryan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centaurus High School ranks higher (65.9 vs 49.8 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 Centaurus High School and Ryan Elementary School?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centaurus High School: 1,557. Ryan Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centaurus High School and Ryan Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centaurus High School is 67th of 307 and Ryan Elementary School is 413th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).