Mesa Ridge High School vs Watson Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Ridge High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,304 students
Watson Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
| Measure | Mesa Ridge High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Watson Junior High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 307 | #129 of 262 |
| National rank | #9616 of 16,910 | #8998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,304 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 43.8).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Mesa Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 51.7%).
- •Watson Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.9).
- •Mesa Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 470.
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 Mesa Ridge High School better than Watson Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Ridge High School ranks higher (45.3 vs 43.8 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 Mesa Ridge High School and Watson Junior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Ridge High School: 1,304. Watson Junior High School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Ridge High School and Watson Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Mesa Ridge High School is 166th of 307 and Watson Junior High School is 129th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).