Ralston Valley Senior High School vs Three Creeks K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.6 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
Three Creeks K-8
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,050 students
| Measure | Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada, Colorado | Three Creeks K-8 Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 307 | #185 of 993 |
| National rank | #1476 of 16,910 | #13813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,875 | 1,050 |
| Enrollment | 1,875 | 1,050 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 66.5).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 63%).
- •Three Creeks K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 9%).
- •Three Creeks K-8 does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.6).
- •Ralston Valley Senior High School is the larger school with 1,875 students compared with 1,050.
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 Three Creeks K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Valley Senior High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 66.5 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 Ralston Valley Senior High School and Three Creeks K-8?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ralston Valley Senior High School: 1,875. Three Creeks K-8: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ralston Valley Senior High School and Three Creeks K-8 rank in Colorado?
Ralston Valley Senior High School is 16th of 307 and Three Creeks K-8 is 185th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).