Durango High School vs Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durango High School
Durango · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
Mountain Middle School
Durango · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
302 students
| Measure | Durango High School Durango, Colorado | Mountain Middle School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 307 | #59 of 262 |
| National rank | #4572 of 16,910 | #5105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,352 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durango High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 61.7).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Durango High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.9).
- •Durango High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 302.
- •Durango High School is a public school while Mountain Middle School is a charter 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 Durango High School better than Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Durango High School ranks higher (64.8 vs 61.7 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 Durango High School and Mountain Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durango High School: 1,352. Mountain Middle School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durango High School and Mountain Middle School rank in Colorado?
Durango High School is 75th of 307 and Mountain Middle School is 59th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).