La Junta Jr/Sr High School vs La Junta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Junta Jr/Sr High School
La Junta · Public high · Grades 7–12
501 students
La Junta Primary School
La Junta · Public elementary · Grades K–2
296 students
| Measure | La Junta Jr/Sr High School La Junta, Colorado | La Junta Primary School La Junta, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 307 | #397 of 993 |
| National rank | #15258 of 16,910 | #24685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 501 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | La Junta | La Junta |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Junta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 20.0).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 76.4%).
- •La Junta Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.2).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 296.
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 Jr/Sr High School better than La Junta Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Junta Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 20.0 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 La Junta Jr/Sr High School and La Junta Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between La Junta and La Junta in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School: 501. La Junta Primary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Junta Jr/Sr High School and La Junta Primary School rank in Colorado?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School is 282nd of 307 and La Junta Primary School is 397th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).