Discovery Canyon Campus High School vs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,021 students
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,027 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 307 | #287 of 307 |
| National rank | #2176 of 16,910 | #15429 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,021 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 1,021 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 12% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Canyon Campus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 19.0).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 28%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 79%).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.2).
- •Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 1,021.
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 Discovery Canyon Campus High School better than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Canyon Campus High School ranks higher (74.8 vs 19.0 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 Discovery Canyon Campus High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School: 1,021. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus High School and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus High School is 25th of 307 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College is 287th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).