Baxter Springs High vs Central Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Springs High
Baxter Springs · Public high · Grades 7–12
361 students
Central Elem
Baxter Springs · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
223 students
| Measure | Baxter Springs High Baxter Springs, Kansas | Central Elem Baxter Springs, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 296 | #308 of 686 |
| National rank | #13202 of 16,910 | #25491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 361 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 45% |
| city | Baxter Springs | Baxter Springs |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 30.6).
- •Central Elem does better on math proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Central Elem does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 25%).
- •Baxter Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Baxter Springs High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Baxter Springs High is the larger school with 361 students compared with 223.
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 Baxter Springs High better than Central Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem ranks higher (49.5 vs 30.6 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 Baxter Springs High and Central Elem?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baxter Springs and Baxter Springs in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Springs High: 361. Central Elem: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Springs High and Central Elem rank in Kansas?
Baxter Springs High is 192nd of 296 and Central Elem is 308th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).