Overland Trail Middle School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
South Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton, Colorado | South Elementary School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 262 | #854 of 993 |
| National rank | #13849 of 15,369 | #44244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 581 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 20% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 19.6).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Overland Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 85.5%).
- •Overland Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Overland Trail Middle School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 337.
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 Overland Trail Middle School better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (21.0 vs 19.6 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 Overland Trail Middle School and South Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland Trail Middle School: 581. South Elementary School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland Trail Middle School and South Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Overland Trail Middle School is 233rd of 262 and South Elementary School is 854th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).