Lamar High School vs Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 569 m 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
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
Lamar · Public other · Grades PK–PK
122 students
| Measure | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado | Melvin Hendrickson Development Center Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #235 of 307 | – |
| National rank | #12792 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 393 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 61.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvin Hendrickson Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 68.2%).
- •Lamar High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 61.0).
- •Lamar High School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 122.
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 Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lamar High School and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High School: 393. Melvin Hendrickson Development Center: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High School and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center rank in Colorado?
Lamar High School is 235th of 307 and Melvin Hendrickson Development Center is unranked among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).