Free Horizon Montessori vs Golden High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Free Horizon Montessori
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
382 students
Golden High School
Golden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
| Measure | Free Horizon Montessori Golden, Colorado | Golden High School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #520 of 993 | #48 of 307 |
| National rank | #30220 of 50,301 | #3450 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 382 | 1,469 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| city | Golden | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 42.6).
- •Golden High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Golden High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Golden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 24.1%).
- •Free Horizon Montessori does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.6).
- •Golden High School is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 382.
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 Free Horizon Montessori better than Golden High School?
On the Success Index (US), Golden High School ranks higher (69.4 vs 42.6 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 Free Horizon Montessori and Golden High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Golden and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Free Horizon Montessori: 382. Golden High School: 1,469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Free Horizon Montessori and Golden High School rank in Colorado?
Free Horizon Montessori is 520th of 993 and Golden High School is 48th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).