Highland Park High vs Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 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
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Highland Park High Topeka, Kansas | Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 296 | #610 of 686 |
| National rank | #15865 of 16,910 | #43503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 92.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 16.4).
- •Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Highland Park High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 92.8%).
- •Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park High is the larger school with 835 students compared with 447.
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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School ranks higher (22.2 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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park High: 835. Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park High and Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School rank in Kansas?
Highland Park High is 284th of 296 and Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is 610th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).