Cherry Creek High School vs Samuels Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Creek High School
Greenwood Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,852 students
Samuels Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Cherry Creek High School Greenwood Village, Colorado | Samuels Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 307 | #920 of 993 |
| National rank | #1295 of 16,910 | #46677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,852 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 3,852 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 23% |
| city | Greenwood Village | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 16.9).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 23%).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 30%).
- •Cherry Creek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 86.5%).
- •Samuels Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.7).
- •Cherry Creek High School is the larger school with 3,852 students compared with 532.
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 Cherry Creek High School better than Samuels Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Creek High School ranks higher (79.8 vs 16.9 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 Cherry Creek High School and Samuels Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Greenwood Village and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Creek High School: 3,852. Samuels Elementary School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Creek High School and Samuels Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cherry Creek High School is 11th of 307 and Samuels Elementary School is 920th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).