Fossil Ridge High School vs Preston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 925 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
Preston Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Fossil Ridge High School Fort Collins, Colorado | Preston Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 307 | #19 of 262 |
| National rank | #1458 of 16,910 | #2730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,846 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fossil Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 73.0).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •Fossil Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 29.8%).
- •Preston Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.4).
- •Fossil Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 568.
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 Fossil Ridge High School better than Preston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fossil Ridge High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.0 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 Fossil Ridge High School and Preston Middle School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fossil Ridge High School: 1,846. Preston Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fossil Ridge High School and Preston Middle School rank in Colorado?
Fossil Ridge High School is 15th of 307 and Preston Middle School is 19th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).