Columbine High School vs Grant Ranch ECE-8 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.
Columbine High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
Grant Ranch ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
334 students
| Measure | Columbine High School Littleton, Colorado | Grant Ranch ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 307 | #788 of 993 |
| National rank | #4924 of 16,910 | #42057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,710 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 13% |
| city | Littleton | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 24.4).
- •Columbine High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 13%).
- •Columbine High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Columbine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 67.4%).
- •Grant Ranch ECE-8 School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.9).
- •Columbine High School is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 334.
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 Grant Ranch ECE-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 24.4 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 Grant Ranch ECE-8 School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine High School: 1,710. Grant Ranch ECE-8 School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine High School and Grant Ranch ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
Columbine High School is 82nd of 307 and Grant Ranch ECE-8 School is 788th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).