Grant Beacon Middle School vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Beacon Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
South High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students
| Measure | Grant Beacon Middle School Denver, Colorado | South High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 262 | #144 of 307 |
| National rank | #11290 of 15,369 | #8521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 1,950 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 1,950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 38% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 33.0).
- •South High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •South High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 65.5%).
- •Grant Beacon Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.5).
- •South High School is the larger school with 1,950 students compared with 339.
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 Grant Beacon Middle School better than South High School?
On the Success Index (US), South High School ranks higher (49.5 vs 33.0 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 Grant Beacon Middle School and South High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Beacon Middle School: 339. South High School: 1,950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Beacon Middle School and South High School rank in Colorado?
Grant Beacon Middle School is 180th of 262 and South High School is 144th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).