Emporia High vs W A White Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
W A White Elem
Emporia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Emporia High Emporia, Kansas | W A White Elem Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 296 | #608 of 686 |
| National rank | #14775 of 16,910 | #43365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,494 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 1,494 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| city | Emporia | Emporia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.9 vs 22.4).
- •W A White Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •W A White Elem does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Emporia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 83.5%).
- •W A White Elem does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.1).
- •Emporia High is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 248.
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 Emporia High better than W A White Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emporia High and W A White Elem?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Emporia and Emporia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emporia High: 1,494. W A White Elem: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emporia High and W A White Elem rank in Kansas?
Emporia High is 263rd of 296 and W A White Elem is 608th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).