Graham Mesa Elementary School vs Rifle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Rifle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Rifle High School
Rifle · Public high · Grades 9–12
778 students
| Measure | Graham Mesa Elementary School Rifle, Colorado | Rifle High School Rifle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #738 of 993 | #250 of 307 |
| National rank | #39585 of 50,301 | #13536 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 424 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | Rifle | Rifle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.4 vs 29.1).
- •Rifle High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Rifle High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Graham Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 48.5%).
- •Graham Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.5).
- •Rifle High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 424.
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 Graham Mesa Elementary School better than Rifle High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Graham Mesa Elementary School and Rifle High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Rifle and Rifle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Mesa Elementary School: 424. Rifle High School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Mesa Elementary School and Rifle High School rank in Colorado?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is 738th of 993 and Rifle High School is 250th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).