Gunnison High School vs Salida High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gunnison High School
Gunnison · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
Salida High School
Salida · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
| Measure | Gunnison High School Gunnison, Colorado | Salida High School Salida, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 307 | #68 of 307 |
| National rank | #8308 of 16,910 | #4334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Gunnison | Salida |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salida High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 50.3).
- •Salida High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Salida High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Salida High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 40.2%).
- •Salida High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Gunnison High School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 409.
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 Gunnison High School better than Salida High School?
On the Success Index (US), Salida High School ranks higher (65.8 vs 50.3 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 Gunnison High School and Salida High School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Gunnison and Salida in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunnison High School: 410. Salida High School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunnison High School and Salida High School rank in Colorado?
Gunnison High School is 134th of 307 and Salida High School is 68th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).