Custer County High School vs Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 278 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
Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School
Weldona · Public high · Grades 7–12
96 students
| Measure | Custer County High School Westcliffe, Colorado | Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School Weldona, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 307 | #214 of 307 |
| National rank | #7393 of 16,910 | #11702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 98 | 96 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 96 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| city | Westcliffe | Weldona |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Custer County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 37.1).
- •Custer County High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Custer County High School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 48%).
- •Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.0).
- •Custer County High School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 96.
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 Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Custer County High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 37.1 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 Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Westcliffe and Weldona in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Custer County High School: 98. Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School: 96. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Custer County High School and Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School rank in Colorado?
Custer County High School is 118th of 307 and Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School is 214th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).