Lawrence Gardner High School vs North Fairview
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Gardner High School
Topeka · Public high · Grades 7–12
111 students
North Fairview
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
| Measure | Lawrence Gardner High School Topeka, Kansas | North Fairview Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 296 | #138 of 686 |
| National rank | #15310 of 16,910 | #14546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 111 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 55.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Fairview scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 19.7).
- •North Fairview does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 91.9%).
- •North Fairview does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 55.5).
- •North Fairview is the larger school with 278 students compared with 111.
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 Gardner High School better than North Fairview?
On the Success Index (US), North Fairview ranks higher (65.4 vs 19.7 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 Lawrence Gardner High School and North Fairview?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Gardner High School: 111. North Fairview: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Gardner High School and North Fairview rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Gardner High School is 279th of 296 and North Fairview is 138th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).