Cresthill Middle School vs Highlands Ranch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 468 m 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
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | Cresthill Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 262 | #38 of 307 |
| National rank | #3859 of 15,369 | #3020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Ranch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 67.6).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 26%).
- •Cresthill Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.5).
- •Highlands Ranch High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 558.
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 Highlands Ranch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Ranch High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 67.6 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 Highlands Ranch High School?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthill Middle School: 558. Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthill Middle School and Highlands Ranch High School rank in Colorado?
Cresthill Middle School is 33rd of 262 and Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).