Billy Mills Middle School vs Leawood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 54 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
Leawood Middle
Leawood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students
| Measure | Billy Mills Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Leawood Middle Leawood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 205 | #10 of 205 |
| National rank | #12230 of 15,369 | #3005 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 494 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 50% |
| city | Lawrence | Leawood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leawood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 28.3).
- •Leawood Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Leawood Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Leawood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Leawood Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Billy Mills Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 493.
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 Leawood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leawood Middle ranks higher (71.6 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 Leawood Middle?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Leawood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billy Mills Middle School: 494. Leawood Middle: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billy Mills Middle School and Leawood Middle rank in Kansas?
Billy Mills Middle School is 145th of 205 and Leawood Middle is 10th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).