Columbine Elementary School vs Skyline High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Skyline High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Skyline High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 993 | #252 of 307 |
| National rank | #41748 of 50,301 | #13650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyline High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 24.9).
- •Skyline High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Skyline High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Skyline High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.7).
- •Skyline High School is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 231.
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 Columbine Elementary School better than Skyline High School?
On the Success Index (US), Skyline High School ranks higher (28.6 vs 24.9 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 Columbine Elementary School and Skyline High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 231. Skyline High School: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Skyline High School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 778th of 993 and Skyline High School is 252nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).