Highland Elementary School vs Highland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Pierce · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Highland High School
Ault · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Pierce, Colorado | Highland High School Ault, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 993 | #97 of 307 |
| National rank | #37876 of 50,301 | #5946 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 443 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| city | Pierce | Ault |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 31.0).
- •Highland High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 36.6%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 299.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Highland High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland High School ranks higher (59.4 vs 31.0 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 Highland Elementary School and Highland High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Pierce and Ault in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 443. Highland High School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Highland High School rank in Colorado?
Highland Elementary School is 698th of 993 and Highland High School is 97th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).