Mead High School vs Trail Ridge Middle 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 High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
Trail Ridge Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
| Measure | Mead High School Longmont, Colorado | Trail Ridge Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 307 | #200 of 262 |
| National rank | #6138 of 16,910 | #12292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,174 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 23% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 28.1).
- •Mead High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Mead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 59.8%).
- •Trail Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.3).
- •Mead High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 435.
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 Trail Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead High School ranks higher (58.7 vs 28.1 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 Trail Ridge Middle School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead High School: 1,174. Trail Ridge Middle School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead High School and Trail Ridge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Mead High School is 100th of 307 and Trail Ridge Middle School is 200th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).