Jefferson Junior/Senior High School vs Wheat Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 7–12
601 students
Wheat Ridge High School
Wheat Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Jefferson Junior/Senior High School Edgewater, Colorado | Wheat Ridge High School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 307 | #114 of 307 |
| National rank | #15763 of 16,910 | #7255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 41% |
| city | Edgewater | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheat Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 17.0).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 4%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 19%).
- •Wheat Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 78.7%).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.3).
- •Wheat Ridge High School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 601.
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 Junior/Senior High School better than Wheat Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheat Ridge High School ranks higher (54.3 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 Junior/Senior High School and Wheat Ridge High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School: 601. Wheat Ridge High School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Junior/Senior High School and Wheat Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is 294th of 307 and Wheat Ridge High School is 114th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).