Southern Hills Middle School vs Sproul Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Hills Middle School
Boulder · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students
Sproul Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
504 students
| Measure | Southern Hills Middle School Boulder, Colorado | Sproul Junior High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 262 | #101 of 262 |
| National rank | #1238 of 15,369 | #7537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 36% |
| city | Boulder | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 50.6).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 46.8%).
- •Sproul Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.3).
- •Sproul Junior High School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 502.
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 Southern Hills Middle School better than Sproul Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Hills Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 50.6 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 Southern Hills Middle School and Sproul Junior High School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Hills Middle School: 502. Sproul Junior High School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Hills Middle School and Sproul Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Southern Hills Middle School is 5th of 262 and Sproul Junior High School is 101st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).