Highland Park Elementary School vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary School
Pueblo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
South High School
Pueblo · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary School Pueblo, Colorado | South High School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #900 of 993 | #251 of 307 |
| National rank | #45913 of 50,301 | #13588 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 276 | 795 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 795 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Pueblo | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 18.3).
- •South High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •South High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •South High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 75.4%).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •South High School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 276.
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 Park Elementary School better than South High School?
On the Success Index (US), South High School ranks higher (28.9 vs 18.3 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 Park Elementary School and South High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pueblo and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary School: 276. South High School: 795. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary School and South High School rank in Colorado?
Highland Park Elementary School is 900th of 993 and South High School is 251st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).