Fountain-Fort Carson High School vs Mesa Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 5.9 km 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
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students
| Measure | Fountain-Fort Carson High School Fountain, Colorado | Mesa Ridge High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 307 | #166 of 307 |
| National rank | #8046 of 16,910 | #9616 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,974 | 1,304 |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 1,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Fountain | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 45.3).
- •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 53%).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 43%).
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.9).
- •Fountain-Fort Carson High School is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 1,304.
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 Mesa Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain-Fort Carson High School ranks higher (51.3 vs 45.3 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 Mesa Ridge High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School: 1,974. Mesa Ridge High School: 1,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Mesa Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Fountain-Fort Carson High School is 127th of 307 and Mesa Ridge High School is 166th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).