Discovery Magnet School vs Horizon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Magnet School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Discovery Magnet School Thornton, Colorado | Horizon High School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 993 | #107 of 307 |
| National rank | #17703 of 50,301 | #6703 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 692 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Thornton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 56.4).
- •Discovery Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 33.1%).
- •Discovery Magnet School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.3).
- •Horizon High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 692.
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 Magnet School better than Horizon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Magnet School ranks higher (60.7 vs 56.4 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 Magnet School and Horizon High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Magnet School: 692. Horizon High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Magnet School and Horizon High School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Magnet School is 262nd of 993 and Horizon High School is 107th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).