Custer County High School vs Ridgway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Custer County High School
Westcliffe · Public high · Grades 9–12
98 students
Ridgway High School
Ridgway · Public high · Grades 9–12
97 students
| Measure | Custer County High School Westcliffe, Colorado | Ridgway High School Ridgway, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #118 of 307 | #17 of 307 |
| National rank | #7393 of 16,910 | #1570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 98 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 49.5% |
| city | Westcliffe | Ridgway |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 53.7).
- •Ridgway High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 30%).
- •Ridgway High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 69.5%).
- •Ridgway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 48%).
- •Ridgway High School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 14.0).
- •Custer County High School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 97.
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 Custer County High School better than Ridgway High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 53.7 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 Custer County High School and Ridgway High School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Westcliffe and Ridgway in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer County High School: 98. Ridgway High School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer County High School and Ridgway High School rank in Colorado?
Custer County High School is 118th of 307 and Ridgway High School is 17th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).