Golden High School vs Shelton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden High School
Golden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
Shelton Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
| Measure | Golden High School Golden, Colorado | Shelton Elementary School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 307 | #305 of 993 |
| National rank | #3450 of 16,910 | #19746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,469 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| city | Golden | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 57.8).
- •Golden High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Golden High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Golden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 36.8%).
- •Shelton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 21.6).
- •Golden High School is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 394.
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 Golden High School better than Shelton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Golden High School ranks higher (69.4 vs 57.8 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 Golden High School and Shelton Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Golden and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden High School: 1,469. Shelton Elementary School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden High School and Shelton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Golden High School is 48th of 307 and Shelton Elementary School is 305th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).