Fort Morgan Middle School vs Mountain Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Morgan Middle School
Fort Morgan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
749 students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students
| Measure | Fort Morgan Middle School Fort Morgan, Colorado | Mountain Ridge Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 262 | #40 of 262 |
| National rank | #11897 of 15,369 | #4002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 749 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Fort Morgan | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 30.1).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 60.2%).
- •Fort Morgan Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 749.
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 Morgan Middle School better than Mountain Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge Middle School ranks higher (67.0 vs 30.1 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 Morgan Middle School and Mountain Ridge Middle School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Fort Morgan and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Morgan Middle School: 749. Mountain Ridge Middle School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Morgan Middle School and Mountain Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fort Morgan Middle School is 192nd of 262 and Mountain Ridge Middle School is 40th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).