Alfred Fairfax Academy vs Arrowhead Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
52 students
Arrowhead Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students
| Measure | Alfred Fairfax Academy Kansas City, Kansas | Arrowhead Middle Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #172 of 205 |
| National rank | – | #13388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 52 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 52 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 22.1).
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 24%).
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 21%).
- •Arrowhead Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 82.7%).
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.2).
- •Arrowhead Middle is the larger school with 412 students compared with 52.
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 Alfred Fairfax Academy better than Arrowhead Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Fairfax Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 22.1 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 Alfred Fairfax Academy and Arrowhead Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Fairfax Academy: 52. Arrowhead Middle: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Fairfax Academy and Arrowhead Middle rank in Kansas?
Alfred Fairfax Academy is unranked and Arrowhead Middle is 172nd of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).