Palmer High School vs Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 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
Taylor Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students
| Measure | Palmer High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Taylor Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 307 | #568 of 993 |
| National rank | #11411 of 16,910 | #32294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 38.2).
- •Palmer High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Palmer High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Palmer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 75.7%).
- •Taylor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 23.0).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 152.
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 Taylor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Elementary School ranks higher (39.5 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 Taylor Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer High School: 1,265. Taylor Elementary School: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer High School and Taylor Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Palmer High School is 210th of 307 and Taylor Elementary School is 568th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).