Langston Hughes Elem vs Lawrence West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Langston Hughes Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Langston Hughes Elem Lawrence, Kansas | Lawrence West Middle School Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 686 | #62 of 205 |
| National rank | #7965 of 50,301 | #8631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 560 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 33% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Langston Hughes Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 45.4).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on math proficiency (69% vs 33%).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Langston Hughes Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 36.7%).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.3).
- •Lawrence West Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 560.
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 Langston Hughes Elem better than Lawrence West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Langston Hughes Elem ranks higher (75.0 vs 45.4 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 Langston Hughes Elem and Lawrence West Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Langston Hughes Elem: 560. Lawrence West Middle School: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Langston Hughes Elem and Lawrence West Middle School rank in Kansas?
Langston Hughes Elem is 64th of 686 and Lawrence West Middle School is 62nd of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).