Highland Park High vs Shawnee Heights Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.0 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
Shawnee Heights Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
429 students
| Measure | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas | Shawnee Heights Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 296 | #279 of 686 |
| National rank | #15865 of 16,910 | #24419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 835 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 37% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Heights Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 16.4).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 9%).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 15%).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 80.5%).
- •Shawnee Heights Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park High is the larger school with 835 students compared with 429.
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 Shawnee Heights Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Heights Elem ranks higher (51.1 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 Shawnee Heights Elem?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park High: 835. Shawnee Heights Elem: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park High and Shawnee Heights Elem rank in Kansas?
Highland Park High is 284th of 296 and Shawnee Heights Elem is 279th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).