Saddle Ranch Elementary School vs Thunderridge High 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.
Saddle Ranch Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
Thunderridge High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Saddle Ranch Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Thunderridge High School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 993 | #24 of 307 |
| National rank | #10754 of 50,301 | #1987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 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 70.8).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Thunderridge High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 61%).
- •Saddle Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Saddle Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.2).
- •Thunderridge High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 355.
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 Saddle Ranch Elementary School better than Thunderridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thunderridge High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 70.8 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 Saddle Ranch Elementary School and Thunderridge High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School: 355. Thunderridge High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saddle Ranch Elementary School and Thunderridge High School rank in Colorado?
Saddle Ranch Elementary School is 123rd of 993 and Thunderridge High School is 24th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).