Highland Middle School vs Lochbuie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Ault · Public middle · Grades 6–8
234 students
Lochbuie Elementary School
Lochbuie · Public middle · Grades 4–6
239 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Ault, Colorado | Lochbuie Elementary School Lochbuie, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 262 | #195 of 262 |
| National rank | #10989 of 15,369 | #11985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 234 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Ault | Lochbuie |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 29.7).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 61.9%).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School is the larger school with 239 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 Middle School better than Lochbuie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (34.4 vs 29.7 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 Middle School and Lochbuie Elementary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Ault and Lochbuie in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 234. Lochbuie Elementary School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Lochbuie Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Highland Middle School is 170th of 262 and Lochbuie Elementary School is 195th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).