McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School vs South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
South High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,950 students
| Measure | McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School Denver, Colorado | South High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 993 | #144 of 307 |
| National rank | #12442 of 50,301 | #8521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 1,950 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 1,950 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 49.5).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 53%).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 38.6%).
- •McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.5).
- •South High School is the larger school with 1,950 students compared with 305.
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 McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School better than South High School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School ranks higher (68.4 vs 49.5 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 McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School and South High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School: 305. South High School: 1,950. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School and South High School rank in Colorado?
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School is 151st of 993 and South High School is 144th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).