Grand Junction High School vs Orchard Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Grand Junction High School Grand Junction, Colorado | Orchard Avenue Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 307 | #649 of 993 |
| National rank | #10025 of 16,910 | #35870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,832 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 1,832 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Junction High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 34.1).
- •Grand Junction High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Grand Junction High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Grand Junction High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 60.5%).
- •Orchard Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.1).
- •Grand Junction High School is the larger school with 1,832 students compared with 319.
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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Junction High School ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.1 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 Orchard Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Junction High School: 1,832. Orchard Avenue Elementary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Junction High School and Orchard Avenue Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Grand Junction High School is 175th of 307 and Orchard Avenue Elementary School is 649th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).