Highland Elementary School vs Rifle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Rifle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Rifle Middle School
Rifle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Rifle, Colorado | Rifle Middle School Rifle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 993 | #222 of 262 |
| National rank | #35266 of 50,301 | #13450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 13% |
| city | Rifle | Rifle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 21.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 13%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Rifle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 57.2%).
- •Rifle Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.7).
- •Rifle Middle School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 451.
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 Rifle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (35.0 vs 21.9 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 Rifle Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rifle and Rifle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 451. Rifle Middle School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Rifle Middle School rank in Colorado?
Highland Elementary School is 638th of 993 and Rifle Middle School is 222nd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).