Doherty High School vs Grant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doherty High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,715 students
Grant Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | Doherty High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Grant Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 307 | #530 of 993 |
| National rank | #10305 of 16,910 | #30694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,715 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.6 vs 41.9).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Doherty High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Doherty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 65.7%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.7).
- •Doherty High School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 350.
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 Doherty High School better than Grant Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Doherty High School and Grant Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty High School: 1,715. Grant Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty High School and Grant Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Doherty High School is 181st of 307 and Grant Elementary School is 530th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).