Avondale Academy vs Pauline South Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 6.6 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
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
| Measure | Avondale Academy Topeka, Kansas | Pauline South Intermediate Wakarusa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #117 of 205 |
| National rank | – | #11057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 23 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 23 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 2.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 23% |
| city | Topeka | Wakarusa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pauline South Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 14.8).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on math proficiency (23% vs 5%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 87%).
- •Avondale Academy does better on students per teacher (2.6 vs 10.7).
- •Pauline South Intermediate is the larger school with 277 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 Pauline South Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Pauline South Intermediate ranks higher (34.1 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 Pauline South Intermediate?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Wakarusa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Academy: 23. Pauline South Intermediate: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Academy and Pauline South Intermediate rank in Kansas?
Avondale Academy is unranked and Pauline South Intermediate is 117th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).