Standley Lake High School vs Wayne Carle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Standley Lake High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,123 students
Wayne Carle Middle School
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Standley Lake High School Westminster, Colorado | Wayne Carle Middle School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 307 | #82 of 262 |
| National rank | #4686 of 16,910 | #6403 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,123 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Standley Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 55.8).
- •Standley Lake High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Standley Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Wayne Carle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 32.7%).
- •Wayne Carle Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.7).
- •Standley Lake High School is the larger school with 1,123 students compared with 438.
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 Standley Lake High School better than Wayne Carle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Standley Lake High School ranks higher (64.4 vs 55.8 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 Standley Lake High School and Wayne Carle Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Standley Lake High School: 1,123. Wayne Carle Middle School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Standley Lake High School and Wayne Carle Middle School rank in Colorado?
Standley Lake High School is 79th of 307 and Wayne Carle Middle School is 82nd of 262 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).