Lochbuie Elementary School vs Overland Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lochbuie Elementary School
Lochbuie · Public middle · Grades 4–6
239 students
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Lochbuie Elementary School Lochbuie, Colorado | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 262 | #233 of 262 |
| National rank | #11985 of 15,369 | #13849 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 239 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 11% |
| city | Lochbuie | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lochbuie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 19.6).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 11%).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 70.4%).
- •Lochbuie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Overland Trail Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 239.
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 Lochbuie Elementary School better than Overland Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lochbuie Elementary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 19.6 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 Lochbuie Elementary School and Overland Trail Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Lochbuie and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lochbuie Elementary School: 239. Overland Trail Middle School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lochbuie Elementary School and Overland Trail Middle School rank in Colorado?
Lochbuie Elementary School is 195th of 262 and Overland Trail Middle School is 233rd of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).