Mead Elementary School vs Mead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Elementary School
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
879 students
Mead High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
| Measure | Mead Elementary School Mead, Colorado | Mead High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 993 | #100 of 307 |
| National rank | #16533 of 50,301 | #6138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 879 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 44% |
| city | Mead | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 58.7).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Mead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 27.1%).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.3).
- •Mead High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 879.
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 Mead Elementary School better than Mead High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 58.7 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 Mead Elementary School and Mead High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mead and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Elementary School: 879. Mead High School: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Elementary School and Mead High School rank in Colorado?
Mead Elementary School is 234th of 993 and Mead High School is 100th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).