La Junta Jr/Sr High School vs Northeast Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 231 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
Northeast Early College
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students
| Measure | La Junta Jr/Sr High School La Junta, Colorado | Northeast Early College Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 307 | #299 of 307 |
| National rank | #15258 of 16,910 | #15915 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 501 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | La Junta | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 16.1).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 85.8%).
- •Northeast Early College does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Northeast Early College is the larger school with 507 students compared with 501.
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 Northeast Early College?
On the Success Index (US), La Junta Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (20.0 vs 16.1 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 Northeast Early College?
About 231 km in a straight line, between La Junta and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School: 501. Northeast Early College: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Junta Jr/Sr High School and Northeast Early College rank in Colorado?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School is 282nd of 307 and Northeast Early College is 299th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).