Fountain Middle School vs Janitell Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Middle School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,051 students
Janitell Junior High School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Fountain Middle School Fountain, Colorado | Janitell Junior High School Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 262 | #132 of 262 |
| National rank | #11641 of 15,369 | #9121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,051 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | Fountain | Fountain |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Janitell Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 31.4).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 54.2%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.7).
- •Fountain Middle School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 658.
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 Middle School better than Janitell Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Janitell Junior High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 31.4 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 Middle School and Janitell Junior High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Fountain in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Middle School: 1,051. Janitell Junior High School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Middle School and Janitell Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Fountain Middle School is 186th of 262 and Janitell Junior High School is 132nd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).