Dakota Ridge Senior High School vs Mount Carbon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
Mount Carbon Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton, Colorado | Mount Carbon Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 307 | #102 of 993 |
| National rank | #2921 of 16,910 | #8868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,277 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 71.5).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 24.3%).
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.6).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 367.
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 Dakota Ridge Senior High School better than Mount Carbon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 71.5 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 Dakota Ridge Senior High School and Mount Carbon Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School: 1,277. Mount Carbon Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Ridge Senior High School and Mount Carbon Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 36th of 307 and Mount Carbon Elementary School is 102nd of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).