Avondale Academy vs Palco High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 337 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
Palco High
Palco · Public high · Grades 9–12
19 students
| Measure | Avondale Academy Topeka, Kansas | Palco High Palco, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 23 | 19 |
| Enrollment | 23 | 19 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 2.6 | 6.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Topeka | Palco |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palco High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 14.8).
- •Palco High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 87%).
- •Avondale Academy does better on students per teacher (2.6 vs 6.3).
- •Avondale Academy is the larger school with 23 students compared with 19.
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 Palco High?
On the Success Index (US), Palco High ranks higher (74.6 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 Palco High?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Palco in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Academy: 23. Palco High: 19. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Academy and Palco High rank in Kansas?
Avondale Academy is unranked and Palco High is unranked among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).