Fountain-Fort Carson High School vs Jordahl Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 454 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Fountain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,974 students
Jordahl Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
524 students
| Measure | Fountain-Fort Carson High School Fountain, Colorado | Jordahl Elementary School Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 307 | #594 of 993 |
| National rank | #8046 of 16,910 | #33793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,974 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Fountain | Fountain |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 37.3).
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 45.4%).
- •Jordahl Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 524.
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 Fountain-Fort Carson High School better than Jordahl Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks higher (51.3 vs 37.3 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 Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Jordahl Elementary School?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Fountain and Fountain in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School: 1,974. Jordahl Elementary School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Jordahl Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is 127th of 307 and Jordahl Elementary School is 594th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).