Prairie Hills Elementary School vs Rocky Top Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
Rocky Top Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Prairie Hills Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Rocky Top Middle School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 993 | #50 of 262 |
| National rank | #18010 of 50,301 | #4672 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Top Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 60.3).
- •Rocky Top Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Rocky Top Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 30.2%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.5).
- •Rocky Top Middle School is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 378.
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 Hills Elementary School better than Rocky Top Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Top Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 60.3 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 Prairie Hills Elementary School and Rocky Top Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Hills Elementary School: 378. Rocky Top Middle School: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Hills Elementary School and Rocky Top Middle School rank in Colorado?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is 267th of 993 and Rocky Top Middle School is 50th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).