Challenger Middle School vs Pine Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Pine Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pine Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 262 | #29 of 307 |
| National rank | #2680 of 15,369 | #2299 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,875 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 73.2).
- •Pine Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 66%).
- •Pine Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 16.8%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.9).
- •Pine Creek High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 696.
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 Challenger Middle School better than Pine Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Creek High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 73.2 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 Challenger Middle School and Pine Creek High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 696. Pine Creek High School: 1,875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Pine Creek High School rank in Colorado?
Challenger Middle School is 17th of 262 and Pine Creek High School is 29th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).