Ralston Valley Senior High School vs Sierra Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ralston Valley Senior High School
Arvada · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,875 students
Sierra Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada, Colorado | Sierra Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 307 | #195 of 993 |
| National rank | #1476 of 16,910 | #14212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,875 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 65.9).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 12.6%).
- •Sierra Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.6).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 493.
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 Ralston Valley Senior High School better than Sierra Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 65.9 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 Ralston Valley Senior High School and Sierra Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralston Valley Senior High School: 1,875. Sierra Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralston Valley Senior High School and Sierra Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ralston Valley Senior High School is 16th of 307 and Sierra Elementary School is 195th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).