Horizon High School vs Prairie Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Horizon High School Brighton, Colorado | Prairie Hills Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 307 | #267 of 993 |
| National rank | #6703 of 16,910 | #18010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,966 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 50% |
| city | Brighton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 56.4).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Horizon High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.3).
- •Horizon High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 378.
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 Horizon High School better than Prairie Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 56.4 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 Horizon High School and Prairie Hills Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon High School: 1,966. Prairie Hills Elementary School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon High School and Prairie Hills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Horizon High School is 107th of 307 and Prairie Hills Elementary School is 267th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).