Clyde Miller K-8 vs William Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clyde Miller K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
William Smith High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
| Measure | Clyde Miller K-8 Aurora, Colorado | William Smith High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 993 | #295 of 307 |
| National rank | #49086 of 50,301 | #15774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 466 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Smith High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 11.3).
- •Clyde Miller K-8 does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •William Smith High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •William Smith High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 88.2%).
- •William Smith High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.2).
- •Clyde Miller K-8 is the larger school with 466 students compared with 410.
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 Clyde Miller K-8 better than William Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), William Smith High School ranks higher (17.0 vs 11.3 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 Clyde Miller K-8 and William Smith High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clyde Miller K-8: 466. William Smith High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clyde Miller K-8 and William Smith High School rank in Colorado?
Clyde Miller K-8 is 981st of 993 and William Smith High School is 295th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).