Highland Park Central vs Highland Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Central
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Highland Park High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students
| Measure | Highland Park Central Topeka, Kansas | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 686 | #284 of 296 |
| National rank | #46715 of 50,301 | #15865 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 318 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 16.4).
- •Highland Park Central does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Highland Park Central does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Highland Park High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 93.7%).
- •Highland Park Central does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park High is the larger school with 835 students compared with 318.
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 Highland Park Central better than Highland Park High?
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 Highland Park Central and Highland Park High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Central: 318. Highland Park High: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Central and Highland Park High rank in Kansas?
Highland Park Central is 655th of 686 and Highland Park High is 284th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).