Hayden Middle School vs South Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayden Middle School
Hayden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
93 students
South Park Middle School
Fairplay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
87 students
| Measure | Hayden Middle School Hayden, Colorado | South Park Middle School Fairplay, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 262 | #174 of 262 |
| National rank | #9444 of 15,369 | #11089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 93 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Hayden | Fairplay |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 34.0).
- •Hayden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Hayden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 42.5%).
- •Hayden Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Hayden Middle School is the larger school with 93 students compared with 87.
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 Hayden Middle School better than South Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayden Middle School ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.0 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 Hayden Middle School and South Park Middle School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Hayden and Fairplay in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayden Middle School: 93. South Park Middle School: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayden Middle School and South Park Middle School rank in Colorado?
Hayden Middle School is 139th of 262 and South Park Middle School is 174th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).