Cherokee Trail High School vs Pine Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 937 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail High School Aurora, Colorado | Pine Ridge Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 307 | #138 of 993 |
| National rank | #3366 of 16,910 | #11614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,089 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.7 vs 69.6).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Cherokee Trail High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 21.4%).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.3).
- •Cherokee Trail High School is the larger school with 3,089 students compared with 617.
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 Cherokee Trail High School better than Pine Ridge Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherokee Trail High School and Pine Ridge Elementary School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail High School: 3,089. Pine Ridge Elementary School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail High School and Pine Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cherokee Trail High School is 47th of 307 and Pine Ridge Elementary School is 138th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).