Landon Middle School vs Topeka West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Landon Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Topeka West High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students
| Measure | Landon Middle School Topeka, Kansas | Topeka West High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 205 | #231 of 296 |
| National rank | #11790 of 15,369 | #13851 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 971 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 18% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Landon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 27.6).
- •Landon Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Landon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Topeka West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 68.4%).
- •Landon Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.5).
- •Topeka West High is the larger school with 971 students compared with 430.
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 Landon Middle School better than Topeka West High?
On the Success Index (US), Landon Middle School ranks higher (30.7 vs 27.6 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 Landon Middle School and Topeka West High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Landon Middle School: 430. Topeka West High: 971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Landon Middle School and Topeka West High rank in Kansas?
Landon Middle School is 130th of 205 and Topeka West High is 231st of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).