DSST: Cole Middle School vs Manual High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 696 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DSST: Cole Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Manual High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado | Manual High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 262 | #288 of 307 |
| National rank | #13789 of 15,369 | #15435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 282 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.2% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.9 vs 19.0).
- •Manual High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Manual High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Manual High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 86.2%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.8).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 282.
- •DSST: Cole Middle School is a charter school while Manual High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 DSST: Cole Middle School better than Manual High 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 DSST: Cole Middle School and Manual High School?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DSST: Cole Middle School: 282. Manual High School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DSST: Cole Middle School and Manual High School rank in Colorado?
DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 and Manual High School is 288th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).