North Star Elementary School vs Thornton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Thornton High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,439 students
| Measure | North Star Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Thornton High School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 993 | #291 of 307 |
| National rank | #46552 of 50,301 | #15599 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 320 | 1,439 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 1,439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.1 vs 17.1).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Thornton High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Thornton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 86.3%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •Thornton High School is the larger school with 1,439 students compared with 320.
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 North Star Elementary School better than Thornton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton High School ranks higher (18.1 vs 17.1 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 North Star Elementary School and Thornton High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Elementary School: 320. Thornton High School: 1,439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Elementary School and Thornton High School rank in Colorado?
North Star Elementary School is 915th of 993 and Thornton High School is 291st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).