George Washington High School vs Highlands Ranch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,326 students
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
| Measure | George Washington High School Denver, Colorado | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #143 of 307 | #38 of 307 |
| National rank | #8506 of 16,910 | #3020 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,326 | 1,323 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 1,323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 60% |
| city | Denver | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Ranch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 49.5).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 55.2%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.7).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 1,323.
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 George Washington High School better than Highlands Ranch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Ranch High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 49.5 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 George Washington High School and Highlands Ranch High School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Denver and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington High School: 1,326. Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington High School and Highlands Ranch High School rank in Colorado?
George Washington High School is 143rd of 307 and Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).