South Elementary School vs Vikan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Vikan Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students
| Measure | South Elementary School Brighton, Colorado | Vikan Middle School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 993 | #223 of 262 |
| National rank | #44244 of 50,301 | #13475 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.0 vs 21.8).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Vikan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 85.5%).
- •Vikan Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Vikan Middle School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 337.
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 South Elementary School better than Vikan Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are South Elementary School and Vikan Middle School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Elementary School: 337. Vikan Middle School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Elementary School and Vikan Middle School rank in Colorado?
South Elementary School is 854th of 993 and Vikan Middle School is 223rd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).