Lake County High School vs Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake County High School
Leadville · Public high · Grades 7–12
389 students
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Lake County High School Leadville, Colorado | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 307 | #289 of 307 |
| National rank | #13093 of 16,910 | #15463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Leadville | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 18.9).
- •Lake County High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Lake County High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Lake County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 69.2%).
- •Lake County High School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.1).
- •Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is the larger school with 393 students compared with 389.
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 Lake County High School better than Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Lake County High School ranks higher (31.1 vs 18.9 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 Lake County High School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Leadville and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake County High School: 389. Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake County High School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts rank in Colorado?
Lake County High School is 243rd of 307 and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 289th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).