Avondale Academy vs Highland Park Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Academy
Topeka · Public high · Grades 6–12
23 students
Highland Park Central
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
| Measure | Avondale Academy Topeka, Kansas | Highland Park Central Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #655 of 686 |
| National rank | – | #46715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 23 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 23 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 2.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 14.8).
- •Highland Park Central does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Highland Park Central does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Avondale Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 93.7%).
- •Avondale Academy does better on students per teacher (2.6 vs 12.7).
- •Highland Park Central is the larger school with 318 students compared with 23.
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 Avondale Academy better than Highland Park Central?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Central ranks higher (16.8 vs 14.8 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 Avondale Academy and Highland Park Central?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Academy: 23. Highland Park Central: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Academy and Highland Park Central rank in Kansas?
Avondale Academy is unranked and Highland Park Central is 655th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).