Circle High vs El Dorado High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Circle High
Towanda · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students
El Dorado High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
543 students
| Measure | Circle High Towanda, Kansas | El Dorado High El Dorado, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 296 | #257 of 296 |
| National rank | #10274 of 16,910 | #14651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 604 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Towanda | El Dorado |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Circle High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 23.6).
- •Circle High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Circle High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Circle High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 62.4%).
- •El Dorado High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.9).
- •Circle High is the larger school with 604 students compared with 543.
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 Circle High better than El Dorado High?
On the Success Index (US), Circle High ranks higher (42.7 vs 23.6 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 Circle High and El Dorado High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Towanda and El Dorado in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Circle High: 604. El Dorado High: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Circle High and El Dorado High rank in Kansas?
Circle High is 83rd of 296 and El Dorado High is 257th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).