Durango High School vs Needham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 522 m 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
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Durango High School Durango, Colorado | Needham Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 307 | #467 of 993 |
| National rank | #4572 of 16,910 | #27776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,352 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durango High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 46.2).
- •Durango High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Durango High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Durango High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 42.2%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.3).
- •Durango High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 367.
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 Needham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Durango High School ranks higher (64.8 vs 46.2 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 Needham Elementary School?
About 522 m in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durango High School: 1,352. Needham Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durango High School and Needham Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Durango High School is 75th of 307 and Needham Elementary School is 467th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).