Apache Elem vs Shawnee Mission West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apache Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
526 students
Shawnee Mission West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Apache Elem Overland Park, Kansas | Shawnee Mission West High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 686 | #200 of 296 |
| National rank | #39679 of 50,301 | #13432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 24% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Mission West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 28.2).
- •Apache Elem does better on math proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Apache Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Shawnee Mission West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 76.8%).
- •Apache Elem does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Shawnee Mission West High is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 526.
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 Apache Elem better than Shawnee Mission West High?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Mission West High ranks higher (29.6 vs 28.2 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 Apache Elem and Shawnee Mission West High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apache Elem: 526. Shawnee Mission West High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apache Elem and Shawnee Mission West High rank in Kansas?
Apache Elem is 565th of 686 and Shawnee Mission West High is 200th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).