Niwot High School vs Silver Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niwot High School
Niwot · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,509 students
Silver Creek High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
| Measure | Niwot High School Niwot, Colorado | Silver Creek High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 307 | #58 of 307 |
| National rank | #4366 of 16,910 | #4023 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,509 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Niwot | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 65.7).
- •Niwot High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Silver Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •Niwot High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 27%).
- •Silver Creek High School does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.6).
- •Niwot High School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 1,208.
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 Niwot High School better than Silver Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Creek High School ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.7 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 Niwot High School and Silver Creek High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Niwot and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niwot High School: 1,509. Silver Creek High School: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niwot High School and Silver Creek High School rank in Colorado?
Niwot High School is 71st of 307 and Silver Creek High School is 58th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).