Cresthill Middle School vs Denver Green School Northfield
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresthill Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Denver Green School Northfield
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students
| Measure | Cresthill Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Denver Green School Northfield Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 262 | #56 of 262 |
| National rank | #3859 of 15,369 | #4938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 558 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cresthill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 62.4).
- •Denver Green School Northfield does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 26%).
- •Cresthill Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.6).
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 Cresthill Middle School better than Denver Green School Northfield?
On the Success Index (US), Cresthill Middle School ranks higher (67.6 vs 62.4 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 Cresthill Middle School and Denver Green School Northfield?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthill Middle School: 558. Denver Green School Northfield: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthill Middle School and Denver Green School Northfield rank in Colorado?
Cresthill Middle School is 33rd of 262 and Denver Green School Northfield is 56th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).