Central Elem vs Wamego Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
Wamego Middle School
Wamego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Central Elem Wamego, Kansas | Wamego Middle School Wamego, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 686 | #88 of 205 |
| National rank | #8006 of 50,301 | #9982 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Wamego | Wamego |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 39.3).
- •Wamego Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 33.3%).
- •Central Elem does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.4).
- •Wamego Middle School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 357.
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 Wamego Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem ranks higher (74.9 vs 39.3 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 Central Elem and Wamego Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wamego and Wamego in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 357. Wamego Middle School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Wamego Middle School rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 65th of 686 and Wamego Middle School is 88th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).