Century Middle School vs Silver Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
Silver Hills Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Century Middle School Thornton, Colorado | Silver Hills Middle School Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 262 | #215 of 262 |
| National rank | #10245 of 15,369 | #13107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| city | Thornton | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 23.6).
- •Century Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Century Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Century Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 68.8%).
- •Silver Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.9).
- •Silver Hills Middle School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 717.
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 Century Middle School better than Silver Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Century Middle School ranks higher (38.1 vs 23.6 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 Century Middle School and Silver Hills Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Middle School: 717. Silver Hills Middle School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Middle School and Silver Hills Middle School rank in Colorado?
Century Middle School is 155th of 262 and Silver Hills Middle School is 215th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).