Oberon Middle School vs Ralston Valley Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oberon Middle School
Arvada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
| Measure | Oberon Middle School Arvada, Colorado | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #89 of 262 | #16 of 307 |
| National rank | #6719 of 15,369 | #1476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 704 | 1,875 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 1,875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 54.3).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 53%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 28.3%).
- •Oberon Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.6).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 704.
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 Oberon Middle School better than Ralston Valley Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 54.3 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 Oberon Middle School and Ralston Valley Senior High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oberon Middle School: 704. Ralston Valley Senior High School: 1,875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oberon Middle School and Ralston Valley Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Oberon Middle School is 89th of 262 and Ralston Valley Senior High School is 16th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).