Discovery Magnet School vs Rocky Top Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 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
Rocky Top Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Discovery Magnet School Thornton, Colorado | Rocky Top Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 993 | #50 of 262 |
| National rank | #17703 of 50,301 | #4672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 692 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Top Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 60.7).
- •Discovery Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 27.6%).
- •Rocky Top Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.2).
- •Rocky Top Middle School is the larger school with 1,052 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 Rocky Top Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Top Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.7 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 Discovery Magnet School and Rocky Top Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Magnet School: 692. Rocky Top Middle School: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Magnet School and Rocky Top Middle School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Magnet School is 262nd of 993 and Rocky Top Middle School is 50th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).