Falcon High School vs Meridian Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falcon High School
Peyton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,172 students
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Falcon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Falcon High School Peyton, Colorado | Meridian Ranch Elementary School Falcon, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 307 | #269 of 993 |
| National rank | #8157 of 16,910 | #18059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,172 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 51% |
| city | Peyton | Falcon |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 50.9).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 28%).
- •Falcon High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 28.8%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.9).
- •Falcon High School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 670.
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 Falcon High School better than Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 50.9 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 Falcon High School and Meridian Ranch Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Peyton and Falcon in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon High School: 1,172. Meridian Ranch Elementary School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon High School and Meridian Ranch Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Falcon High School is 129th of 307 and Meridian Ranch Elementary School is 269th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).