Central High School vs Palisade High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 9.1 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
Palisade High School
Palisade · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students
| Measure | Central High School Grand Junction, Colorado | Palisade High School Palisade, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 307 | #172 of 307 |
| National rank | #12370 of 16,910 | #9843 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,352 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| city | Grand Junction | Palisade |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisade High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 34.2).
- •Palisade High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Palisade High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Palisade High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 58.3%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 1,073.
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 Palisade High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisade High School ranks higher (44.4 vs 34.2 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 Palisade High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Palisade in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 1,352. Palisade High School: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Palisade High School rank in Colorado?
Central High School is 227th of 307 and Palisade High School is 172nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).