Central High School vs Clifton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Grand Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
Clifton Elementary School
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Central High School Grand Junction, Colorado | Clifton Elementary School Clifton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 307 | #907 of 993 |
| National rank | #12370 of 16,910 | #46264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,352 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 12% |
| city | Grand Junction | Clifton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 17.6).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Clifton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.1).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 346.
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 Central High School better than Clifton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (34.2 vs 17.6 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 Central High School and Clifton Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Clifton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,352. Clifton Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Clifton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Central High School is 227th of 307 and Clifton Elementary School is 907th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).