Palmer High School vs Pomona Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Colorado, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
Pomona Junior/Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,252 students
| Measure | Palmer High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pomona Junior/Senior High School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 307 | #179 of 307 |
| National rank | #11411 of 16,910 | #10288 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,252 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pomona Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 38.2).
- •Palmer High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Palmer High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 53%).
- •Pomona Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 61.4%).
- •Pomona Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.0).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 1,252.
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 Palmer High School better than Pomona Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pomona Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (42.7 vs 38.2 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 Palmer High School and Pomona Junior/Senior High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer High School: 1,265. Pomona Junior/Senior High School: 1,252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer High School and Pomona Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Palmer High School is 210th of 307 and Pomona Junior/Senior High School is 179th of 307 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).