Lawrence High vs New York Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence High
Lawrence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,454 students
New York Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Lawrence High Lawrence, Kansas | New York Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 296 | #496 of 686 |
| National rank | #10309 of 16,910 | #34703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,454 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 1,454 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 35.9).
- •New York Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •New York Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Lawrence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 57.3%).
- •Lawrence High does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.8).
- •Lawrence High is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 415.
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 High better than New York Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence High ranks higher (42.6 vs 35.9 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 High and New York Elem?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence High: 1,454. New York Elem: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence High and New York Elem rank in Kansas?
Lawrence High is 86th of 296 and New York Elem is 496th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).