Chisholm Middle School vs Newton Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Chisholm Middle School Newton, Kansas | Newton Sr High Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 205 | #211 of 296 |
| National rank | #12648 of 15,369 | #13531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 16% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 26.1).
- •Newton Sr High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 13%).
- •Newton Sr High does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Newton Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 62.8%).
- •Chisholm Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Newton Sr High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 422.
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 Chisholm Middle School better than Newton Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Sr High ranks higher (29.1 vs 26.1 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 Chisholm Middle School and Newton Sr High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Middle School: 422. Newton Sr High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Middle School and Newton Sr High rank in Kansas?
Chisholm Middle School is 159th of 205 and Newton Sr High is 211th of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).