Mead High School vs Skyline High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
Skyline High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
| Measure | Mead High School Longmont, Colorado | Skyline High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 307 | #252 of 307 |
| National rank | #6138 of 16,910 | #13650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,174 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 25% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 28.6).
- •Mead High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 40%).
- •Mead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 64.1%).
- •Skyline High School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.3).
- •Mead High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 1,082.
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 High School better than Skyline High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead High School ranks higher (58.7 vs 28.6 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 Mead High School and Skyline High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead High School: 1,174. Skyline High School: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead High School and Skyline High School rank in Colorado?
Mead High School is 100th of 307 and Skyline High School is 252nd of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).