Southern Hills Middle School vs Summit Middle Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 997 m 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
Summit Middle Charter School
Boulder · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Southern Hills Middle School Boulder, Colorado | Summit Middle Charter School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 262 | #1 of 262 |
| National rank | #1238 of 15,369 | #569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Middle Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 81.6).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 82%).
- •Southern Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 13.4%).
- •Summit Middle Charter School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.3).
- •Southern Hills Middle School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 366.
- •Southern Hills Middle School is a public school while Summit Middle Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Middle Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Middle Charter School ranks higher (86.8 vs 81.6 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 Summit Middle Charter School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Hills Middle School: 502. Summit Middle Charter School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Hills Middle School and Summit Middle Charter School rank in Colorado?
Southern Hills Middle School is 5th of 262 and Summit Middle Charter School is 1st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).