Mead Middle School vs Skyline High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Middle School
Mead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
Skyline High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,082 students
| Measure | Mead Middle School Mead, Colorado | Skyline High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 262 | #252 of 307 |
| National rank | #4001 of 15,369 | #13650 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 571 | 1,082 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 1,082 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 25% |
| city | Mead | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 28.6).
- •Mead Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 64.1%).
- •Mead Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.7).
- •Skyline High School is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 571.
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 Middle School better than Skyline High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Middle School ranks higher (67.0 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 Middle School and Skyline High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Mead and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Middle School: 571. Skyline High School: 1,082. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Middle School and Skyline High School rank in Colorado?
Mead Middle School is 39th of 262 and Skyline High School is 252nd of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).