La Junta Intermediate School vs La Junta Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Junta Intermediate School
La Junta · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
397 students
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
La Junta · Public high · Grades 7–12
501 students
| Measure | La Junta Intermediate School La Junta, Colorado | La Junta Jr/Sr High School La Junta, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 993 | #282 of 307 |
| National rank | #46821 of 50,301 | #15258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 397 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | La Junta | La Junta |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 16.6).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 78.3%).
- •La Junta Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 397.
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 La Junta Intermediate School better than La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Junta Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (20.0 vs 16.6 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 La Junta Intermediate School and La Junta Jr/Sr High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between La Junta and La Junta in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Junta Intermediate School: 397. La Junta Jr/Sr High School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Junta Intermediate School and La Junta Jr/Sr High School rank in Colorado?
La Junta Intermediate School is 925th of 993 and La Junta Jr/Sr High School is 282nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).