Atchison Elementary School vs Atchison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 km 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 Middle School
Atchison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | Atchison Elementary School Atchison, Kansas | Atchison Middle School Atchison, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 686 | #115 of 205 |
| National rank | #38849 of 50,301 | #11036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 693 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| city | Atchison | Atchison |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atchison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 29.5).
- •Atchison Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Atchison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Atchison Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 64.6%).
- •Atchison Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
- •Atchison Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 287.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Atchison Middle School ranks higher (34.1 vs 29.5 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 Atchison Elementary School and Atchison Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Atchison and Atchison in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison Elementary School: 693. Atchison Middle School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison Elementary School and Atchison Middle School rank in Kansas?
Atchison Elementary School is 552nd of 686 and Atchison Middle School is 115th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).