Columbine Middle School vs Montrose High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 938 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Middle School
Montrose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
Montrose High School
Montrose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,279 students
| Measure | Columbine Middle School Montrose, Colorado | Montrose High School Montrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 262 | #159 of 307 |
| National rank | #9422 of 15,369 | #9189 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 1,279 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 1,279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Montrose | Montrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montrose High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 41.8).
- •Montrose High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Montrose High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Montrose High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 50.7%).
- •Columbine Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.4).
- •Montrose High School is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 491.
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 Middle School better than Montrose High School?
On the Success Index (US), Montrose High School ranks higher (47.0 vs 41.8 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 Middle School and Montrose High School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Montrose and Montrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Middle School: 491. Montrose High School: 1,279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Middle School and Montrose High School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Middle School is 138th of 262 and Montrose High School is 159th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).