Highland High School vs Telluride High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 396 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland High School
Ault · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students
Telluride High School
Telluride · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
| Measure | Highland High School Ault, Colorado | Telluride High School Telluride, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 307 | #33 of 307 |
| National rank | #5946 of 16,910 | #2520 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Ault | Telluride |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Telluride High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 59.4).
- •Telluride High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Telluride High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Highland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 30.9%).
- •Highland High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 298.
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 High School better than Telluride High School?
On the Success Index (US), Telluride High School ranks higher (73.3 vs 59.4 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 High School and Telluride High School?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Ault and Telluride in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 299. Telluride High School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Telluride High School rank in Colorado?
Highland High School is 97th of 307 and Telluride High School is 33rd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).