Janitell Junior High School vs Mesa Ridge High School
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.
Janitell Junior High School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students
| Measure | Janitell Junior High School Fountain, Colorado | Mesa Ridge High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 262 | #166 of 307 |
| National rank | #9121 of 15,369 | #9616 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 658 | 1,304 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Fountain | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 43.2).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 46%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.9).
- •Mesa Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 658.
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 Janitell Junior High School better than Mesa Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Ridge High School ranks higher (45.3 vs 43.2 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 Janitell Junior High School and Mesa Ridge High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janitell Junior High School: 658. Mesa Ridge High School: 1,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janitell Junior High School and Mesa Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Janitell Junior High School is 132nd of 262 and Mesa Ridge High School is 166th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).