Horizon Middle School vs Pikes Peak Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
Pikes Peak Early College
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
204 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pikes Peak Early College Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 262 | #27 of 307 |
| National rank | #9446 of 15,369 | #2263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 773 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 34.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 69.5% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikes Peak Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 41.7).
- •Pikes Peak Early College does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 31%).
- •Pikes Peak Early College does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 48%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 34.0).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 204.
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 Middle School better than Pikes Peak Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Pikes Peak Early College ranks higher (74.4 vs 41.7 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 Middle School and Pikes Peak Early College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 773. Pikes Peak Early College: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Pikes Peak Early College rank in Colorado?
Horizon Middle School is 140th of 262 and Pikes Peak Early College is 27th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).