Andover Central Middle School vs Lawrence Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andover Central Middle School
Andover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Andover Central Middle School Andover, Kansas | Lawrence Southwest Middle School Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 205 | #26 of 205 |
| National rank | #5471 of 15,369 | #5265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 642 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| city | Andover | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 60.0).
- •Andover Central Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 28.2%).
- •Andover Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Andover Central Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 641.
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 Andover Central Middle School better than Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks higher (61.0 vs 60.0 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 Andover Central Middle School and Lawrence Southwest Middle School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Andover and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andover Central Middle School: 642. Lawrence Southwest Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andover Central Middle School and Lawrence Southwest Middle School rank in Kansas?
Andover Central Middle School is 27th of 205 and Lawrence Southwest Middle School is 26th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).