Janitell Junior High School vs Watson Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 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
Watson Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
| Measure | Janitell Junior High School Fountain, Colorado | Watson Junior High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 262 | #129 of 262 |
| National rank | #9121 of 15,369 | #8998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| city | Fountain | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.2 vs 43.8).
- •Watson Junior High School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 51.7%).
- •Watson Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •Janitell Junior High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 470.
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 Watson Junior 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 Janitell Junior High School and Watson Junior High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janitell Junior High School: 658. Watson Junior High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janitell Junior High School and Watson Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Janitell Junior High School is 132nd of 262 and Watson Junior High School is 129th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).