Columbia Middle School vs Horizon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Horizon Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
714 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Aurora, Colorado | Horizon Middle School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 262 | #188 of 262 |
| National rank | #13769 of 15,369 | #11672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 636 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 20.0).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 75.6%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.7).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 636.
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 Columbia Middle School better than Horizon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (31.3 vs 20.0 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 Columbia Middle School and Horizon Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 636. Horizon Middle School: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Horizon Middle School rank in Colorado?
Columbia Middle School is 230th of 262 and Horizon Middle School is 188th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).