Jefferson County Open Secondary vs Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 7–12
315 students
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 7–12
601 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Open Secondary Lakewood, Colorado | Jefferson Junior/Senior High School Edgewater, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 307 | #294 of 307 |
| National rank | #9982 of 16,910 | #15763 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 315 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 4% |
| city | Lakewood | Edgewater |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County Open Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 17.0).
- •Jefferson County Open Secondary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 4%).
- •Jefferson County Open Secondary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 315.
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 Jefferson County Open Secondary better than Jefferson Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County Open Secondary ranks higher (43.9 vs 17.0 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 Jefferson County Open Secondary and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Edgewater in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Open Secondary: 315. Jefferson Junior/Senior High School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Open Secondary and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson County Open Secondary is 174th of 307 and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is 294th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).