Fort Lupton Middle School vs Overland Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Lupton Middle School
Fort Lupton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Fort Lupton Middle School Fort Lupton, Colorado | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 262 | #233 of 262 |
| National rank | #13563 of 15,369 | #13849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Fort Lupton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Lupton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 19.6).
- •Fort Lupton Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Fort Lupton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 70.4%).
- •Overland Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Overland Trail Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 438.
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 Lupton Middle School better than Overland Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Lupton Middle School ranks higher (21.3 vs 19.6 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 Fort Lupton Middle School and Overland Trail Middle School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Lupton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Lupton Middle School: 438. Overland Trail Middle School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Lupton Middle School and Overland Trail Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fort Lupton Middle School is 225th of 262 and Overland Trail Middle School is 233rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).