Highlands Elem vs Rushton Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 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
Rushton Elem
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem Mission, Kansas | Rushton Elem Mission, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 686 | #382 of 686 |
| National rank | #2836 of 50,301 | #28812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 345 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 44.7).
- •Highlands Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 53%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Highlands Elem is the larger school with 345 students compared with 336.
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 Rushton Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem ranks higher (84.1 vs 44.7 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 Rushton Elem?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem: 345. Rushton Elem: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem and Rushton Elem rank in Kansas?
Highlands Elem is 15th of 686 and Rushton Elem is 382nd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).