Fox Creek Elementary School vs Highlands Ranch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | Fox Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 993 | #38 of 307 |
| National rank | #12267 of 50,301 | #3020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 436 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Ranch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 68.6).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 23.7%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.5).
- •Highlands Ranch High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 436.
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 Fox Creek Elementary School better than Highlands Ranch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Ranch High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 68.6 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 Fox Creek Elementary School and Highlands Ranch High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Creek Elementary School: 436. Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Creek Elementary School and Highlands Ranch High School rank in Colorado?
Fox Creek Elementary School is 145th of 993 and Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).