Greeley Central High School vs James Madison STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greeley Central High School
Greeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
James Madison STEAM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
768 students
| Measure | Greeley Central High School Greeley, Colorado | James Madison STEAM Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 307 | #971 of 993 |
| National rank | #14778 of 16,910 | #48531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 1,507 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greeley Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 12.9).
- •Greeley Central High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Greeley Central High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •Greeley Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 85%).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.5).
- •Greeley Central High School is the larger school with 1,507 students compared with 768.
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 Greeley Central High School better than James Madison STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Greeley Central High School ranks higher (22.9 vs 12.9 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 Greeley Central High School and James Madison STEAM Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greeley Central High School: 1,507. James Madison STEAM Academy: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greeley Central High School and James Madison STEAM Academy rank in Colorado?
Greeley Central High School is 269th of 307 and James Madison STEAM Academy is 971st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).