Firestone Charter Academy vs Mead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firestone Charter Academy
Firestone · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
Mead High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
| Measure | Firestone Charter Academy Firestone, Colorado | Mead High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 993 | #100 of 307 |
| National rank | #19922 of 50,301 | #6138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 600 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Firestone | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 57.5).
- •Mead High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 26.1%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 21.3).
- •Mead High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 600.
- •Firestone Charter Academy is a charter school while Mead High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Firestone Charter Academy better than Mead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead High School ranks higher (58.7 vs 57.5 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 Firestone Charter Academy and Mead High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firestone Charter Academy: 600. Mead High School: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firestone Charter Academy and Mead High School rank in Colorado?
Firestone Charter Academy is 309th of 993 and Mead High School is 100th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).