Lawrence Southwest Middle School vs Lawrence West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
Lawrence West Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students
| Measure | Lawrence Southwest Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Lawrence West Middle School Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 205 | #62 of 205 |
| National rank | #5265 of 15,369 | #8631 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 45.4).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 39%).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 36.7%).
- •Lawrence West Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Lawrence West Middle School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 641.
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 Southwest Middle School better than Lawrence West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks higher (61.0 vs 45.4 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 Southwest Middle School and Lawrence West Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School: 641. Lawrence West Middle School: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Southwest Middle School and Lawrence West Middle School rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is 26th of 205 and Lawrence West Middle School is 62nd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).