Bonner Springs High vs Highland Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonner Springs High
Bonner Springs ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
778 students
Highland Park High
Topeka ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
835 students
| Measure | Bonner Springs High Bonner Springs, Kansas | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 296 | #284 of 296 |
| National rank | #13380 of 16,910 | #15865 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 778 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Bonner Springs | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBonner Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 16.4).
- โขBonner Springs High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- โขBonner Springs High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- โขBonner Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 80.5%).
- โขBonner Springs High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- โขHighland Park High is the larger school with 835 students compared with 778.
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 Bonner Springs High better than Highland Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Bonner Springs High ranks higher (29.8 vs 16.4 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 Bonner Springs High and Highland Park High?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Bonner Springs and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonner Springs High: 778. Highland Park High: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonner Springs High and Highland Park High rank in Kansas?
Bonner Springs High is 196th of 296 and Highland Park High is 284th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).