Lawrence Free State High vs Olathe South Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 46 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
Olathe South Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
| Measure | Lawrence Free State High Lawrence, Kansas | Olathe South Sr High Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 296 | #36 of 296 |
| National rank | #8536 of 16,910 | #8190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,774 | 1,778 |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Lawrence | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olathe South Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 49.4).
- •Olathe South Sr High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Lawrence Free State High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Olathe South Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 30.3%).
- •Olathe South Sr High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Olathe South Sr High is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 1,774.
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 Olathe South Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Olathe South Sr High ranks higher (50.8 vs 49.4 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 Olathe South Sr High?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Free State High: 1,774. Olathe South Sr High: 1,778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Free State High and Olathe South Sr High rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Free State High is 42nd of 296 and Olathe South Sr High is 36th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).