Coyote Creek Elementary School vs Thunderridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coyote Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
506 students
Thunderridge High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Coyote Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Thunderridge High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 993 | #24 of 307 |
| National rank | #6928 of 50,301 | #1987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 506 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.6 vs 75.8).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 12.6%).
- •Coyote Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.2).
- •Thunderridge High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 506.
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 Coyote Creek Elementary School better than Thunderridge 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 Coyote Creek Elementary School and Thunderridge High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coyote Creek Elementary School: 506. Thunderridge High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coyote Creek Elementary School and Thunderridge High School rank in Colorado?
Coyote Creek Elementary School is 74th of 993 and Thunderridge High School is 24th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).