Doherty High School vs Rudy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 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
Rudy Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Doherty High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Rudy Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 307 | #226 of 993 |
| National rank | #10305 of 16,910 | #16060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,715 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rudy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 42.6).
- •Rudy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Rudy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Doherty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 53.8%).
- •Rudy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.7).
- •Doherty High School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 385.
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 Rudy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rudy Elementary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 42.6 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 Rudy Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doherty High School: 1,715. Rudy Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doherty High School and Rudy Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Doherty High School is 181st of 307 and Rudy Elementary School is 226th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).