Highline Academy Southeast vs Holly Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highline Academy Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Holly Hills Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Southeast Denver, Colorado | Holly Hills Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 993 | #720 of 993 |
| National rank | #15104 of 50,301 | #38935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 28% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highline Academy Southeast scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 29.4).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on math proficiency (49% vs 28%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 31%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 62.4%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
- •Holly Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 633 students compared with 591.
- •Highline Academy Southeast is a charter school while Holly Hills Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Highline Academy Southeast better than Holly Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highline Academy Southeast ranks higher (64.5 vs 29.4 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 Highline Academy Southeast and Holly Hills Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Southeast: 591. Holly Hills Elementary School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Southeast and Holly Hills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Southeast is 214th of 993 and Holly Hills Elementary School is 720th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).