Highlands Elem vs Northridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 258 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
345 students
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem Mission, Kansas | Northridge Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 686 | #603 of 686 |
| National rank | #2836 of 50,301 | #43029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 345 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Mission | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 22.9).
- •Highlands Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 71.9%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.2).
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 Highlands Elem better than Northridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem ranks higher (84.1 vs 22.9 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 Highlands Elem and Northridge Elementary?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Mission and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem: 345. Northridge Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem and Northridge Elementary rank in Kansas?
Highlands Elem is 15th of 686 and Northridge Elementary is 603rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).