Ranch View Middle School vs Thunderridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 369 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranch View Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
829 students
Thunderridge High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Ranch View Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Thunderridge High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 262 | #24 of 307 |
| National rank | #3012 of 15,369 | #1987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 829 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunderridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 71.6).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 15.8%).
- •Ranch View Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 22.2).
- •Thunderridge High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 829.
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 Ranch View Middle School better than Thunderridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunderridge High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 71.6 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 Ranch View Middle School and Thunderridge High School?
About 369 m in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranch View Middle School: 829. Thunderridge High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranch View Middle School and Thunderridge High School rank in Colorado?
Ranch View Middle School is 24th of 262 and Thunderridge High School is 24th of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).