Grand Junction High School vs Mesa Valley Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,832 students
Mesa Valley Community School
Grand Junction · Charter high · Grades 6–12
178 students
| Measure | Grand Junction High School Grand Junction, Colorado | Mesa Valley Community School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 307 | #136 of 307 |
| National rank | #10025 of 16,910 | #8408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,832 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 1,832 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Valley Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 43.7).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Grand Junction High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 43.1%).
- •Mesa Valley Community School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.1).
- •Grand Junction High School is the larger school with 1,832 students compared with 178.
- •Grand Junction High School is a public school while Mesa Valley Community School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grand Junction High School better than Mesa Valley Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Valley Community School ranks higher (49.9 vs 43.7 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 Grand Junction High School and Mesa Valley Community School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Junction High School: 1,832. Mesa Valley Community School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Junction High School and Mesa Valley Community School rank in Colorado?
Grand Junction High School is 175th of 307 and Mesa Valley Community School is 136th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).