Horizon High School vs Rodger Quist Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 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
Rodger Quist Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Horizon High School Brighton, Colorado | Rodger Quist Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 307 | #163 of 262 |
| National rank | #6703 of 16,910 | #10652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,966 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 24% |
| city | Brighton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 36.0).
- •Horizon High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24%).
- •Horizon High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Horizon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 38.6%).
- •Rodger Quist Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.3).
- •Horizon High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 855.
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 Rodger Quist Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 36.0 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 Rodger Quist Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon High School: 1,966. Rodger Quist Middle School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon High School and Rodger Quist Middle School rank in Colorado?
Horizon High School is 107th of 307 and Rodger Quist Middle School is 163rd of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).