Centralia High vs Ellinwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centralia High
Centralia · Public high · Grades 7–12
145 students
Ellinwood High
Ellinwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
146 students
| Measure | Centralia High Centralia, Kansas | Ellinwood High Ellinwood, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 296 | #170 of 296 |
| National rank | #7500 of 16,910 | #12626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 145 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 15% |
| city | Centralia | Ellinwood |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centralia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 33.1).
- •Centralia High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Centralia High does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Centralia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 39.7%).
- •Centralia High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.2).
- •Ellinwood High is the larger school with 146 students compared with 145.
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 Centralia High better than Ellinwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Centralia High ranks higher (53.3 vs 33.1 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 Centralia High and Ellinwood High?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Ellinwood in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centralia High: 145. Ellinwood High: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centralia High and Ellinwood High rank in Kansas?
Centralia High is 26th of 296 and Ellinwood High is 170th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).