Billy Mills Middle School vs Cordley Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billy Mills Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
Cordley Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Billy Mills Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Cordley Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 205 | #324 of 686 |
| National rank | #12230 of 15,369 | #26271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cordley Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 28.3).
- •Cordley Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Cordley Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Billy Mills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 59.8%).
- •Cordley Elem does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.0).
- •Billy Mills Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 348.
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 Billy Mills Middle School better than Cordley Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cordley Elem ranks higher (48.3 vs 28.3 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 Billy Mills Middle School and Cordley Elem?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Mills Middle School: 494. Cordley Elem: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Mills Middle School and Cordley Elem rank in Kansas?
Billy Mills Middle School is 145th of 205 and Cordley Elem is 324th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).