Lamar High School vs Wiley Junior-Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 12 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
Wiley Junior-Senior High School
Wiley · Public high · Grades 6–12
115 students
| Measure | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado | Wiley Junior-Senior High School Wiley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 307 | #236 of 307 |
| National rank | #12792 of 16,910 | #12807 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 393 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Lamar | Wiley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 32.4).
- •Lamar High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Lamar High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Wiley Junior-Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Wiley Junior-Senior High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.7).
- •Lamar High School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 115.
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 Wiley Junior-Senior High School?
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 Wiley Junior-Senior High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Wiley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High School: 393. Wiley Junior-Senior High School: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High School and Wiley Junior-Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Lamar High School is 235th of 307 and Wiley Junior-Senior High School is 236th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).