Atchison High School vs Central 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
Central School
Atchison · Public other · Grades 2–12
51 students
| Measure | Atchison High School Atchison, Kansas | Central School Atchison, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #203 of 296 | – |
| National rank | #13452 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–12 |
| Students | 419 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Atchison | Atchison |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atchison High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Atchison High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Atchison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 76.5%).
- •Central School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.3).
- •Atchison High School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 51.
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 Central 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 High School and Central School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Atchison and Atchison in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison High School: 419. Central School: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison High School and Central School rank in Kansas?
Atchison High School is 203rd of 296 and Central School is unranked among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).