Lawrence High vs Prairie Park Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.2 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
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Lawrence High Lawrence, Kansas | Prairie Park Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 296 | #406 of 686 |
| National rank | #10309 of 16,910 | #30054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,454 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 1,454 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.6 vs 42.9).
- •Lawrence High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Lawrence High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 51.7%).
- •Prairie Park Elem does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Lawrence High is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 354.
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 Prairie Park Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawrence High and Prairie Park Elem?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence High: 1,454. Prairie Park Elem: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence High and Prairie Park Elem rank in Kansas?
Lawrence High is 86th of 296 and Prairie Park Elem is 406th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).