Center High School vs Merino Junior Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 386 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center High School
Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
153 students
Merino Junior Senior High School
Merino · Public high · Grades 7–12
155 students
| Measure | Center High School Center, Colorado | Merino Junior Senior High School Merino, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 307 | #199 of 307 |
| National rank | #14829 of 16,910 | #11026 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 153 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 32.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| city | Center | Merino |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merino Junior Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 22.6).
- •Merino Junior Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Merino Junior Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Center High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.2).
- •Merino Junior Senior High School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 153.
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 Center High School better than Merino Junior Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Merino Junior Senior High School ranks higher (39.7 vs 22.6 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 Center High School and Merino Junior Senior High School?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Center and Merino in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center High School: 153. Merino Junior Senior High School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center High School and Merino Junior Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Center High School is 271st of 307 and Merino Junior Senior High School is 199th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).