Douglas County High School vs South Ridge Elementary An IB World School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas County High School
Castle Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,659 students
South Ridge Elementary An IB World School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Douglas County High School Castle Rock, Colorado | South Ridge Elementary An IB World School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 307 | #686 of 993 |
| National rank | #3841 of 16,910 | #37308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,659 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 21% |
| city | Castle Rock | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 31.9).
- •Douglas County High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 21%).
- •Douglas County High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 28%).
- •Douglas County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 53.1%).
- •South Ridge Elementary An IB World School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.5).
- •Douglas County High School is the larger school with 1,659 students compared with 371.
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 Douglas County High School better than South Ridge Elementary An IB World School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas County High School ranks higher (67.9 vs 31.9 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 Douglas County High School and South Ridge Elementary An IB World School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas County High School: 1,659. South Ridge Elementary An IB World School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas County High School and South Ridge Elementary An IB World School rank in Colorado?
Douglas County High School is 55th of 307 and South Ridge Elementary An IB World School is 686th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).