La Junta Jr/Sr High School vs Olathe Middle/High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 394 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
Olathe Middle/High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 6–12
499 students
| Measure | La Junta Jr/Sr High School La Junta, Colorado | Olathe Middle/High School Olathe, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 307 | #254 of 307 |
| National rank | #15258 of 16,910 | #13686 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 501 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | La Junta | Olathe |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olathe Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 20.0).
- •Olathe Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Olathe Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Olathe Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 72.3%).
- •Olathe Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •La Junta Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 499.
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 Olathe Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Olathe Middle/High School ranks higher (28.4 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 Olathe Middle/High School?
About 394 km in a straight line, between La Junta and Olathe in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School: 501. Olathe Middle/High School: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Junta Jr/Sr High School and Olathe Middle/High School rank in Colorado?
La Junta Jr/Sr High School is 282nd of 307 and Olathe Middle/High School is 254th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).