Jefferson County Open Secondary vs South Lakewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
South Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Open Secondary Lakewood, Colorado | South Lakewood Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 307 | #494 of 993 |
| National rank | #9982 of 16,910 | #29102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.9 vs 44.3).
- •South Lakewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson County Open Secondary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Jefferson County Open Secondary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •South Lakewood Elementary School is the larger school with 393 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 South Lakewood Elementary 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 Jefferson County Open Secondary and South Lakewood Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Open Secondary: 315. South Lakewood Elementary School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Open Secondary and South Lakewood Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson County Open Secondary is 174th of 307 and South Lakewood Elementary School is 494th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).