Fort Collins High School vs Shepardson 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.
Fort Collins High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,836 students
Shepardson Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Fort Collins High School Fort Collins, Colorado | Shepardson Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 307 | #182 of 993 |
| National rank | #4281 of 16,910 | #13672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,836 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 1,836 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.0 vs 66.7).
- •Fort Collins High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Fort Collins High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 37.4%).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.7).
- •Fort Collins High School is the larger school with 1,836 students compared with 414.
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 Fort Collins High School better than Shepardson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort Collins High School and Shepardson Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Collins High School: 1,836. Shepardson Elementary School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Collins High School and Shepardson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fort Collins High School is 65th of 307 and Shepardson Elementary School is 182nd of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).