Abilene High School vs McKinley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abilene High School
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
443 students
McKinley Elem
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
196 students
| Measure | Abilene High School Abilene, Kansas | McKinley Elem Abilene, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 296 | #201 of 686 |
| National rank | #11935 of 16,910 | #19369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 443 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 36.1).
- •McKinley Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •McKinley Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Abilene High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 47.4%).
- •Abilene High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.0).
- •Abilene High School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 196.
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 Abilene High School better than McKinley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elem ranks higher (58.3 vs 36.1 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 Abilene High School and McKinley Elem?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abilene High School: 443. McKinley Elem: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abilene High School and McKinley Elem rank in Kansas?
Abilene High School is 140th of 296 and McKinley Elem is 201st of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).