Eaton Middle School vs Highland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eaton Middle School
Eaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
485 students
Highland High School
Ault · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students
| Measure | Eaton Middle School Eaton, Colorado | Highland High School Ault, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 262 | #97 of 307 |
| National rank | #6560 of 15,369 | #5946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 485 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Eaton | Ault |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 55.0).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 32.6%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Eaton Middle School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 299.
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 Eaton Middle School better than Highland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 55.0 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 Eaton Middle School and Highland High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Eaton and Ault in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eaton Middle School: 485. Highland High School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eaton Middle School and Highland High School rank in Colorado?
Eaton Middle School is 84th of 262 and Highland High School is 97th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).