Cougar Run Elementary School vs Highlands Ranch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | Cougar Run Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 993 | #38 of 307 |
| National rank | #11144 of 50,301 | #3020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.2 vs 71.1).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 23.7%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.5).
- •Highlands Ranch High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 392.
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 Cougar Run Elementary School better than Highlands Ranch High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cougar Run Elementary School and Highlands Ranch High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Run Elementary School: 392. Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Run Elementary School and Highlands Ranch High School rank in Colorado?
Cougar Run Elementary School is 129th of 993 and Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).