Central High School vs Grand Mesa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 372 m 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
Grand Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students
| Measure | Central High School Grand Junction, Colorado | Grand Mesa Middle School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 307 | #218 of 262 |
| National rank | #12370 of 16,910 | #13309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,352 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 13% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 22.6).
- •Central High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 13%).
- •Central High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 64.5%).
- •Grand Mesa Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 476.
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 Grand Mesa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central High School ranks higher (34.2 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 Central High School and Grand Mesa Middle School?
About 372 m in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,352. Grand Mesa Middle School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Grand Mesa Middle School rank in Colorado?
Central High School is 227th of 307 and Grand Mesa Middle School is 218th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).