Highlands Elem vs Shawnee Mission North High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 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
Shawnee Mission North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem Mission, Kansas | Shawnee Mission North High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 686 | #219 of 296 |
| National rank | #2836 of 50,301 | #13632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 345 | 1,502 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 1,502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 21% |
| city | Mission | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 28.7).
- •Highlands Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 29%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 53.7%).
- •Highlands Elem does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.2).
- •Shawnee Mission North High is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 345.
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 Shawnee Mission North High?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem ranks higher (84.1 vs 28.7 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 Shawnee Mission North High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mission and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem: 345. Shawnee Mission North High: 1,502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem and Shawnee Mission North High rank in Kansas?
Highlands Elem is 15th of 686 and Shawnee Mission North High is 219th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).