Haysville West Middle School vs Nelson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haysville West Middle School
Haysville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
Nelson Elem
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
| Measure | Haysville West Middle School Haysville, Kansas | Nelson Elem Haysville, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 205 | #508 of 686 |
| National rank | #12315 of 15,369 | #35526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 551 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| city | Haysville | Haysville |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 27.9).
- •Nelson Elem does better on math proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Nelson Elem does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Haysville West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 67.2%).
- •Haysville West Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Haysville West Middle School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 442.
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 Haysville West Middle School better than Nelson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Elem ranks higher (34.6 vs 27.9 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 Haysville West Middle School and Nelson Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Haysville and Haysville in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haysville West Middle School: 551. Nelson Elem: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haysville West Middle School and Nelson Elem rank in Kansas?
Haysville West Middle School is 147th of 205 and Nelson Elem is 508th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).