Drake Junior High School vs Fairmount Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Junior High School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,002 students
Fairmount Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
601 students
| Measure | Drake Junior High School Arvada, Colorado | Fairmount Elementary School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 262 | #41 of 993 |
| National rank | #3970 of 15,369 | #5416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,002 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Arvada | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 67.1).
- •Fairmount Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Fairmount Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 63%).
- •Fairmount Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 18.9%).
- •Fairmount Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.0).
- •Drake Junior High School is the larger school with 1,002 students compared with 601.
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 Drake Junior High School better than Fairmount Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 67.1 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 Drake Junior High School and Fairmount Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Junior High School: 1,002. Fairmount Elementary School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Junior High School and Fairmount Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Drake Junior High School is 38th of 262 and Fairmount Elementary School is 41st of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).