Knowledge Quest Academy vs Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowledge Quest Academy
Milliken · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
395 students
Valley High School
Gilcrest · Public high · Grades 9–12
483 students
| Measure | Knowledge Quest Academy Milliken, Colorado | Valley High School Gilcrest, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 993 | #253 of 307 |
| National rank | #32893 of 50,301 | #13652 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 395 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| city | Milliken | Gilcrest |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knowledge Quest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 28.6).
- •Knowledge Quest Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Knowledge Quest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 61.1%).
- •Valley High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •Valley High School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 395.
- •Knowledge Quest Academy is a charter school while Valley High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Knowledge Quest Academy better than Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Knowledge Quest Academy ranks higher (38.6 vs 28.6 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 Knowledge Quest Academy and Valley High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Milliken and Gilcrest in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knowledge Quest Academy: 395. Valley High School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knowledge Quest Academy and Valley High School rank in Colorado?
Knowledge Quest Academy is 581st of 993 and Valley High School is 253rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).