George Washington High School vs Lowry Elementary 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.
George Washington High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,326 students
Lowry Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | George Washington High School Denver, Colorado | Lowry Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 307 | #550 of 993 |
| National rank | #8506 of 16,910 | #31668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,326 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,326 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 40.4).
- •George Washington High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •George Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •George Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 74.8%).
- •Lowry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.7).
- •George Washington High School is the larger school with 1,326 students compared with 400.
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 Lowry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 40.4 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 George Washington High School and Lowry Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington High School: 1,326. Lowry Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington High School and Lowry Elementary School rank in Colorado?
George Washington High School is 143rd of 307 and Lowry Elementary School is 550th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).