Columbine High School vs Ken Caryl Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
Ken Caryl Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Columbine High School Littleton, Colorado | Ken Caryl Middle School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 307 | #74 of 262 |
| National rank | #4924 of 16,910 | #5971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,710 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 57.7).
- •Columbine High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Columbine High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Ken Caryl Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 29.7%).
- •Ken Caryl Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.9).
- •Columbine High School is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 725.
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 Ken Caryl Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 57.7 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 Ken Caryl Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine High School: 1,710. Ken Caryl Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine High School and Ken Caryl Middle School rank in Colorado?
Columbine High School is 82nd of 307 and Ken Caryl Middle School is 74th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).