Highlands Ranch High School vs Northridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students
Northridge High School
Greeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
| Measure | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Northridge High School Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 307 | #274 of 307 |
| National rank | #3020 of 16,910 | #14895 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,323 | 1,322 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 1,322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 15% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Ranch High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 22.3).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 15%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 40%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 68.5%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.0).
- •Highlands Ranch High School is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 1,322.
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 Highlands Ranch High School better than Northridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Ranch High School ranks higher (71.1 vs 22.3 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 Highlands Ranch High School and Northridge High School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Northridge High School: 1,322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Ranch High School and Northridge High School rank in Colorado?
Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 and Northridge High School is 274th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).