Hays High vs Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hays High
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem
Hays · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Hays High Hays, Kansas | Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 296 | #93 of 686 |
| National rank | #10543 of 16,910 | #11161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,017 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Hays | Hays |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 41.7).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 41.4%).
- •Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •Hays High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 371.
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 Hays High better than Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem ranks higher (70.2 vs 41.7 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 Hays High and Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hays and Hays in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hays High: 1,017. Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hays High and Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem rank in Kansas?
Hays High is 94th of 296 and Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is 93rd of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).