Jack Swigert Middle School vs Mitchell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Swigert Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Jack Swigert Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Mitchell High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 262 | #283 of 307 |
| National rank | #13693 of 15,369 | #15289 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 404 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 19.8).
- •Jack Swigert Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Mitchell High School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Mitchell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 76.5%).
- •Jack Swigert Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Mitchell High School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 404.
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 Jack Swigert Middle School better than Mitchell High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jack Swigert Middle School and Mitchell High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Swigert Middle School: 404. Mitchell High School: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Swigert Middle School and Mitchell High School rank in Colorado?
Jack Swigert Middle School is 227th of 262 and Mitchell High School is 283rd of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).