Central Elem vs Central Jr-Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 400 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Burden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
162 students
Central Jr-Sr High
Burden · Public high · Grades 7–12
139 students
| Measure | Central Elem Burden, Kansas | Central Jr-Sr High Burden, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 686 | #206 of 296 |
| National rank | #30743 of 50,301 | #13499 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 162 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Burden | Burden |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 29.2).
- •Central Elem does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Central Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Central Jr-Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 50%).
- •Central Jr-Sr High does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 18.0).
- •Central Elem is the larger school with 162 students compared with 139.
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 Central Elem better than Central Jr-Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem ranks higher (41.8 vs 29.2 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 Central Elem and Central Jr-Sr High?
About 400 m in a straight line, between Burden and Burden in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 162. Central Jr-Sr High: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Central Jr-Sr High rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 418th of 686 and Central Jr-Sr High is 206th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).