Early College Academy vs Prairie Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early College Academy
Greeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
293 students
Prairie Heights Middle School
Evans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
| Measure | Early College Academy Greeley, Colorado | Prairie Heights Middle School Evans, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 307 | #209 of 262 |
| National rank | #9356 of 16,910 | #12779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 293.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 23% |
| city | Greeley | Evans |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 25.4).
- •Early College Academy does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 23%).
- •Early College Academy does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 34%).
- •Early College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 73.7%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 293.0).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 293.
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 Early College Academy better than Prairie Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Early College Academy ranks higher (46.3 vs 25.4 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 Early College Academy and Prairie Heights Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Evans in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early College Academy: 293. Prairie Heights Middle School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early College Academy and Prairie Heights Middle School rank in Colorado?
Early College Academy is 164th of 307 and Prairie Heights Middle School is 209th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).