Lewis-Palmer Middle School vs Palmer Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Monument · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
Palmer Ridge High School
Monument · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,066 students
| Measure | Lewis-Palmer Middle School Monument, Colorado | Palmer Ridge High School Monument, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 262 | #49 of 307 |
| National rank | #5588 of 15,369 | #3533 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 731 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| city | Monument | Monument |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 59.5).
- •Palmer Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Palmer Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.9).
- •Palmer Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,066 students compared with 731.
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 Lewis-Palmer Middle School better than Palmer Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer Ridge High School ranks higher (69.1 vs 59.5 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 Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Palmer Ridge High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Monument and Monument in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School: 731. Palmer Ridge High School: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Palmer Ridge High School rank in Colorado?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 69th of 262 and Palmer Ridge High School is 49th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).