Baxter Springs High vs Riverton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.6 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
Riverton Elem
Riverton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Baxter Springs High Baxter Springs, Kansas | Riverton Elem Riverton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 296 | #501 of 686 |
| National rank | #13202 of 16,910 | #35118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Baxter Springs | Riverton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverton Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 30.6).
- •Riverton Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Riverton Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Baxter Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Baxter Springs High does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Baxter Springs High is the larger school with 361 students compared with 313.
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 Riverton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Riverton Elem ranks higher (35.3 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 Riverton Elem?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Baxter Springs and Riverton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Springs High: 361. Riverton Elem: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Springs High and Riverton Elem rank in Kansas?
Baxter Springs High is 192nd of 296 and Riverton Elem is 501st of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).