Lamar High School vs Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 283 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar High School
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 307 | #289 of 307 |
| National rank | #12792 of 16,910 | #15463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Lamar | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 18.9).
- •Lamar High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Lamar High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Lamar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 69.2%).
- •Lamar High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
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 Lamar High School better than Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar High School ranks higher (32.4 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 Lamar High School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High School: 393. Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High School and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts rank in Colorado?
Lamar High School is 235th of 307 and Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 289th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).