Green Mountain High School vs Palisade High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Mountain High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,071 students
Palisade High School
Palisade · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students
| Measure | Green Mountain High School Lakewood, Colorado | Palisade High School Palisade, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 307 | #172 of 307 |
| National rank | #4357 of 16,910 | #9843 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,071 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| city | Lakewood | Palisade |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 44.4).
- •Green Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Green Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Green Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 50.9%).
- •Palisade High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.2).
- •Palisade High School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 1,071.
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 Green Mountain High School better than Palisade High School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Mountain High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 44.4 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 Green Mountain High School and Palisade High School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Palisade in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Mountain High School: 1,071. Palisade High School: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Mountain High School and Palisade High School rank in Colorado?
Green Mountain High School is 70th of 307 and Palisade High School is 172nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).