Harrison High School vs Mountain Vista Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
Mountain Vista Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
590 students
| Measure | Harrison High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mountain Vista Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 307 | #451 of 993 |
| National rank | #14119 of 16,910 | #26910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,089 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 34% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Vista Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 26.3).
- •Mountain Vista Community School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 19%).
- •Mountain Vista Community School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Mountain Vista Community School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.6).
- •Harrison High School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 590.
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 Harrison High School better than Mountain Vista Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Vista Community School ranks higher (47.4 vs 26.3 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 Harrison High School and Mountain Vista Community School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison High School: 1,089. Mountain Vista Community School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison High School and Mountain Vista Community School rank in Colorado?
Harrison High School is 263rd of 307 and Mountain Vista Community School is 451st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).