Mountain Ridge Middle School vs Mountain Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 265 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
752 students
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students
| Measure | Mountain Ridge Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Mountain Vista High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #40 of 262 | #26 of 307 |
| National rank | #4002 of 15,369 | #2260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 752 | 2,169 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 2,169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Vista High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 67.0).
- •Mountain Vista High School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •Mountain Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 59%).
- •Mountain Vista High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 14.6%).
- •Mountain Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 23.6).
- •Mountain Vista High School is the larger school with 2,169 students compared with 752.
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 Mountain Ridge Middle School better than Mountain Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Vista High School ranks higher (74.4 vs 67.0 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 Mountain Ridge Middle School and Mountain Vista High School?
About 265 m in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Ridge Middle School: 752. Mountain Vista High School: 2,169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Ridge Middle School and Mountain Vista High School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Ridge Middle School is 40th of 262 and Mountain Vista High School is 26th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).