Niwot High School vs Sunset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.9 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
Sunset Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
| Measure | Niwot High School Niwot, Colorado | Sunset Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 307 | #148 of 262 |
| National rank | #4366 of 16,910 | #10009 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,509 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 26% |
| city | Niwot | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niwot High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 39.2).
- •Niwot High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Niwot High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Niwot High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 58.5%).
- •Sunset Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 23.6).
- •Niwot High School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 316.
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 Sunset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Niwot High School ranks higher (65.7 vs 39.2 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 Sunset Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Niwot and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niwot High School: 1,509. Sunset Middle School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niwot High School and Sunset Middle School rank in Colorado?
Niwot High School is 71st of 307 and Sunset Middle School is 148th of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).