Doherty High School vs Penrose 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
Penrose Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Doherty High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Penrose Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 307 | #654 of 993 |
| National rank | #10305 of 16,910 | #35927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,715 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doherty High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 34.0).
- •Doherty High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Doherty High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Doherty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 63.8%).
- •Penrose Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.7).
- •Doherty High School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 279.
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 Penrose Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Doherty High School ranks higher (42.6 vs 34.0 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 Doherty High School and Penrose 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. Penrose Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty High School and Penrose Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Doherty High School is 181st of 307 and Penrose Elementary School is 654th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).