Hutchinson High School vs McCandless Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 781 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,214 students
McCandless Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
| Measure | Hutchinson High School Hutchinson, Kansas | McCandless Elementary Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 296 | #630 of 686 |
| National rank | #14707 of 16,910 | #44842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,214 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hutchinson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 20.0).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Hutchinson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 93.6%).
- •McCandless Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
- •Hutchinson High School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 346.
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 Hutchinson High School better than McCandless Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hutchinson High School ranks higher (23.3 vs 20.0 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 Hutchinson High School and McCandless Elementary?
About 781 m in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchinson High School: 1,214. McCandless Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchinson High School and McCandless Elementary rank in Kansas?
Hutchinson High School is 258th of 296 and McCandless Elementary is 630th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).