Lawrence Free State High vs Quail Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 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
Quail Run Elementary
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Lawrence Free State High Lawrence, Kansas | Quail Run Elementary Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 296 | #159 of 686 |
| National rank | #8536 of 16,910 | #16474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,774 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quail Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 49.4).
- •Quail Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Quail Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Quail Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 30.3%).
- •Quail Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Lawrence Free State High is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 421.
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 Quail Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Quail Run Elementary ranks higher (62.5 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 Quail Run Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Free State High: 1,774. Quail Run Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Free State High and Quail Run Elementary rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Free State High is 42nd of 296 and Quail Run Elementary is 159th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).