Falcon High School vs Wellington Middle-High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 196 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
Wellington Middle-High School
Wellington · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,173 students
| Measure | Falcon High School Peyton, Colorado | Wellington Middle-High School Wellington, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 307 | #191 of 307 |
| National rank | #8157 of 16,910 | #10784 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,172 | 1,173 |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 1,173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Peyton | Wellington |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Falcon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 40.8).
- •Wellington Middle-High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Falcon High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Falcon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 39.6%).
- •Wellington Middle-High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.9).
- •Wellington Middle-High School is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 1,172.
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 Wellington Middle-High School?
On the Success Index (US), Falcon High School ranks higher (50.9 vs 40.8 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 Wellington Middle-High School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Peyton and Wellington in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falcon High School: 1,172. Wellington Middle-High School: 1,173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falcon High School and Wellington Middle-High School rank in Colorado?
Falcon High School is 129th of 307 and Wellington Middle-High School is 191st of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).