Lawrence Southwest Middle School vs Sunset Hill Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sunset Hill Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
| Measure | Lawrence Southwest Middle School Lawrence, Kansas | Sunset Hill Elem Lawrence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 205 | #263 of 686 |
| National rank | #5265 of 15,369 | #23641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 52.2).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 51.3%).
- •Sunset Hill Elem does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Lawrence Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 398.
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 Sunset Hill Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Southwest Middle School ranks higher (61.0 vs 52.2 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 Sunset Hill Elem?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School: 641. Sunset Hill Elem: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Southwest Middle School and Sunset Hill Elem rank in Kansas?
Lawrence Southwest Middle School is 26th of 205 and Sunset Hill Elem is 263rd of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).