Highland Elementary School vs Highland Middle 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 Middle School
Ault · Public middle · Grades 6–8
234 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Pierce, Colorado | Highland Middle School Ault, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 993 | #170 of 262 |
| National rank | #37876 of 50,301 | #10989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 443 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Pierce | Ault |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 31.0).
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 36.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 234.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (34.4 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Highland Middle School rank in Colorado?
Highland Elementary School is 698th of 993 and Highland Middle School is 170th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).