Highline Academy Southeast vs Merrill Middle 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.
Highline Academy Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Merrill Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Southeast Denver, Colorado | Merrill Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 993 | #68 of 262 |
| National rank | #15104 of 50,301 | #5571 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highline Academy Southeast scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 59.6).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Merrill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 53.3%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.5).
- •Merrill Middle School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 591.
- •Highline Academy Southeast is a charter school while Merrill Middle 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 Merrill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highline Academy Southeast ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.6 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 Merrill Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Southeast: 591. Merrill Middle School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Southeast and Merrill Middle School rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Southeast is 214th of 993 and Merrill Middle School is 68th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).