Longmont High School vs Palmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longmont High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Longmont High School Longmont, Colorado | Palmer High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 307 | #210 of 307 |
| National rank | #9763 of 16,910 | #11411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,268 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| city | Longmont | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longmont High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 38.2).
- •Longmont High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Longmont High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 61.4%).
- •Longmont High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 23.0).
- •Longmont High School is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 1,265.
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 Longmont High School better than Palmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Longmont High School ranks higher (44.7 vs 38.2 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 Longmont High School and Palmer High School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longmont High School: 1,268. Palmer High School: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longmont High School and Palmer High School rank in Colorado?
Longmont High School is 169th of 307 and Palmer High School is 210th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).