Landon Middle School vs Whitson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.9 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
Whitson Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Landon Middle School Topeka, Kansas | Whitson Elem Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 205 | #478 of 686 |
| National rank | #11790 of 15,369 | #33636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 30.7).
- •Whitson Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Whitson Elem does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Whitson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 68.4%).
- •Landon Middle School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 416.
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 Whitson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Whitson Elem ranks higher (37.6 vs 30.7 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 Landon Middle School and Whitson Elem?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Landon Middle School: 430. Whitson Elem: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Landon Middle School and Whitson Elem rank in Kansas?
Landon Middle School is 130th of 205 and Whitson Elem is 478th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).