Altoona-Midway Middle/High School vs Crest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 6–12
79 students
Crest High
Colony · Public high · Grades 9–12
78 students
| Measure | Altoona-Midway Middle/High School Buffalo, Kansas | Crest High Colony, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 296 | #169 of 296 |
| National rank | #14605 of 16,910 | #12563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 79 | 78 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 78 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Colony |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 23.8).
- •Crest High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Crest High does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Crest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 64.6%).
- •Altoona-Midway Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.1).
- •Altoona-Midway Middle/High School is the larger school with 79 students compared with 78.
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 Altoona-Midway Middle/High School better than Crest High?
On the Success Index (US), Crest High ranks higher (33.4 vs 23.8 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 Altoona-Midway Middle/High School and Crest High?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Colony in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School: 79. Crest High: 78. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona-Midway Middle/High School and Crest High rank in Kansas?
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School is 255th of 296 and Crest High is 169th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).