Columbine High School vs Doherty High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
Doherty High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,715 students
| Measure | Columbine High School Littleton, Colorado | Doherty High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 307 | #181 of 307 |
| National rank | #4924 of 16,910 | #10305 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,710 | 1,715 |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | 1,715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 33% |
| city | Littleton | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 42.6).
- •Columbine High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 33%).
- •Columbine High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Columbine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 50.6%).
- •Doherty High School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 20.9).
- •Doherty High School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 1,710.
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 High School better than Doherty High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 42.6 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 High School and Doherty High School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine High School: 1,710. Doherty High School: 1,715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine High School and Doherty High School rank in Colorado?
Columbine High School is 82nd of 307 and Doherty High School is 181st of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).