Highlands Ranch High School vs Rock Canyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 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
Rock Canyon High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,325 students
| Measure | Highlands Ranch High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Rock Canyon High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #38 of 307 | #13 of 307 |
| National rank | #3020 of 16,910 | #1383 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,323 | 2,325 |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | 2,325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Canyon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 71.1).
- •Rock Canyon High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Rock Canyon High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74%).
- •Rock Canyon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 23.7%).
- •Highlands Ranch High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.4).
- •Rock Canyon High School is the larger school with 2,325 students compared with 1,323.
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 Rock Canyon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Canyon High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 71.1 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 Rock Canyon High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Ranch High School: 1,323. Rock Canyon High School: 2,325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Ranch High School and Rock Canyon High School rank in Colorado?
Highlands Ranch High School is 38th of 307 and Rock Canyon High School is 13th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).