Colby Elem vs Colby Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Elem
Colby · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students
Colby Senior High
Colby · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
| Measure | Colby Elem Colby, Kansas | Colby Senior High Colby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 686 | #104 of 296 |
| National rank | #30079 of 50,301 | #11208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 369 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Colby | Colby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colby Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 38.9).
- •Colby Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Colby Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Colby Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 39.3%).
- •Colby Senior High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Colby Elem is the larger school with 369 students compared with 296.
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 Colby Elem better than Colby Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Colby Elem ranks higher (42.8 vs 38.9 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 Colby Elem and Colby Senior High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Colby and Colby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Elem: 369. Colby Senior High: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Elem and Colby Senior High rank in Kansas?
Colby Elem is 407th of 686 and Colby Senior High is 104th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).