Atchison Elementary School vs Atchison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 456 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atchison Elementary School
Atchison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
Atchison High School
Atchison · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
| Measure | Atchison Elementary School Atchison, Kansas | Atchison High School Atchison, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 686 | #203 of 296 |
| National rank | #38849 of 50,301 | #13452 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 693 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| city | Atchison | Atchison |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.5 vs 29.4).
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Atchison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 64.6%).
- •Atchison High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Atchison Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 419.
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 Atchison Elementary School better than Atchison High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Atchison Elementary School and Atchison High School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Atchison and Atchison in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison Elementary School: 693. Atchison High School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison Elementary School and Atchison High School rank in Kansas?
Atchison Elementary School is 552nd of 686 and Atchison High School is 203rd of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).