Billy Mills Middle School vs Lawrence High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.6 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
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students
| Measure | Billy Mills Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Lawrence High Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 205 | #86 of 296 |
| National rank | #12230 of 15,369 | #10309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 494 | 1,454 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 28.3).
- •Lawrence High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Lawrence High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Lawrence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 57.9%).
- •Lawrence High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Lawrence High is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 494.
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 Lawrence High?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence High ranks higher (42.6 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 Lawrence High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Mills Middle School: 494. Lawrence High: 1,454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Mills Middle School and Lawrence High rank in Kansas?
Billy Mills Middle School is 145th of 205 and Lawrence High is 86th of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).