Atchison High School vs Atchison Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atchison High School
Atchison · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students
Atchison Middle School
Atchison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | Atchison High School Atchison, Kansas | Atchison Middle School Atchison, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 296 | #115 of 205 |
| National rank | #13452 of 16,910 | #11036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 419 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| city | Atchison | Atchison |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atchison Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 29.4).
- •Atchison Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Atchison Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Atchison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 63.8%).
- •Atchison Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Atchison High School is the larger school with 419 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 High School better than Atchison Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Atchison Middle School ranks higher (34.1 vs 29.4 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 High School and Atchison Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Atchison and Atchison in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison High School: 419. Atchison Middle School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison High School and Atchison Middle School rank in Kansas?
Atchison High School is 203rd of 296 and Atchison Middle School is 115th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).