Washburn Rural High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Topeka, Kansas 66619 · Auburn-Washburn
#38 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#8377 of 16,910 nationally
About Washburn Rural High
Washburn Rural High is a public high located in Topeka, in the Auburn-Washburn school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,878 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 38th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,878.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Washburn Rural High ranks 12th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washburn Rural High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washburn Rural High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washburn Rural Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
966 students · 619 m away
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
492 students · 2.1 km away
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students · 5.0 km away
Pauline Central Primary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
406 students · 5.5 km away
Marjorie French Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students · 5.7 km away
Farley Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students · 5.7 km away
McEachron Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 6.7 km away
Indian Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students · 7.0 km away
McClure Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students · 7.2 km away
Jardine Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
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1,903 students
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1,844 students
Garden City High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,946 students
Campus High Haysville
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1,803 students
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,958 students
Gardner Edgerton High
Gardner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,794 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washburn Rural High a good school?
Washburn Rural High has a Success Index (US) of 50.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #38 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washburn Rural High rank in Kansas?
Washburn Rural High ranks #38 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #8377 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washburn Rural High?
Washburn Rural High had 1,878 students in 2025.
Is Washburn Rural High a elementary school or a high school?
Washburn Rural High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washburn Rural High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washburn Rural High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.