Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem vs Heights High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
Heights High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,505 students
| Measure | Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem Wichita, Kansas | Heights High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 686 | #286 of 296 |
| National rank | #44949 of 50,301 | #16147 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 313 | 1,505 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 14.4).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Heights High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 90.7%).
- •Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.3).
- •Heights High is the larger school with 1,505 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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem better than Heights High?
On the Success Index (US), Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.4 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 Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Heights High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem: 313. Heights High: 1,505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem and Heights High rank in Kansas?
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elem is 632nd of 686 and Heights High is 286th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).