Lawrence Free State High vs Lawrence West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Free State High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Lawrence Free State High Lawrence, Kansas | Lawrence West Middle School Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 296 | #62 of 205 |
| National rank | #8536 of 16,910 | #8631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,774 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Free State High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 45.4).
- •Lawrence Free State High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Lawrence Free State High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Lawrence Free State High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 36.7%).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Lawrence Free State High is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 648.
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 Lawrence Free State High better than Lawrence West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Free State High ranks higher (49.4 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 Lawrence Free State High and Lawrence West Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Free State High: 1,774. Lawrence West Middle School: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Free State High and Lawrence West Middle School rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Free State High is 42nd of 296 and Lawrence West Middle School is 62nd of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).