Gunnison High School vs William Smith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 227 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
William Smith High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students
| Measure | Gunnison High School Gunnison, Colorado | William Smith High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 307 | #295 of 307 |
| National rank | #8308 of 16,910 | #15774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Gunnison | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gunnison High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 17.0).
- •Gunnison High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Gunnison High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Gunnison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 81.5%).
- •William Smith High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.6).
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 William Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gunnison High School ranks higher (50.3 vs 17.0 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 Gunnison High School and William Smith High School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Gunnison and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunnison High School: 410. William Smith High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunnison High School and William Smith High School rank in Colorado?
Gunnison High School is 134th of 307 and William Smith High School is 295th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).