Highland Park High vs Ross Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
835 students
Ross Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas | Ross Elementary Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 296 | #635 of 686 |
| National rank | #15865 of 16,910 | #45121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 16.4).
- •Ross Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Highland Park High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Ross Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park High is the larger school with 835 students compared with 563.
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 High better than Ross Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary ranks higher (19.6 vs 16.4 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 Highland Park High and Ross Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park High: 835. Ross Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park High and Ross Elementary rank in Kansas?
Highland Park High is 284th of 296 and Ross Elementary is 635th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).