Prairie Heights Middle School vs Union Colony Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Heights Middle School
Evans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
Union Colony Preparatory School
Greeley · Charter high · Grades 6–12
333 students
| Measure | Prairie Heights Middle School Evans, Colorado | Union Colony Preparatory School Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 262 | #277 of 307 |
| National rank | #12779 of 15,369 | #15033 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 537 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | Evans | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 21.5).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Union Colony Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 73.7%).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.8).
- •Prairie Heights Middle School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 333.
- •Prairie Heights Middle School is a public school while Union Colony Preparatory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Prairie Heights Middle School better than Union Colony Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Middle School ranks higher (25.4 vs 21.5 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 Prairie Heights Middle School and Union Colony Preparatory School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Evans and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Heights Middle School: 537. Union Colony Preparatory School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Heights Middle School and Union Colony Preparatory School rank in Colorado?
Prairie Heights Middle School is 209th of 262 and Union Colony Preparatory School is 277th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).