Kemper Elementary School vs Montezuma-Cortez High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kemper Elementary School
Cortez · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Montezuma-Cortez High School
Cortez · Public high · Grades 9–12
598 students
| Measure | Kemper Elementary School Cortez, Colorado | Montezuma-Cortez High School Cortez, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 993 | #249 of 307 |
| National rank | #37883 of 50,301 | #13370 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Cortez | Cortez |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kemper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 29.9).
- •Montezuma-Cortez High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Montezuma-Cortez High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Montezuma-Cortez High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 62.5%).
- •Kemper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 21.4).
- •Montezuma-Cortez High School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 339.
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 Kemper Elementary School better than Montezuma-Cortez High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kemper Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 29.9 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 Kemper Elementary School and Montezuma-Cortez High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cortez and Cortez in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kemper Elementary School: 339. Montezuma-Cortez High School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kemper Elementary School and Montezuma-Cortez High School rank in Colorado?
Kemper Elementary School is 699th of 993 and Montezuma-Cortez High School is 249th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).