Liberal Sr High vs MacArthur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberal Sr High
Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
MacArthur Elementary School
Liberal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Liberal Sr High Liberal, Kansas | MacArthur Elementary School Liberal, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 296 | #597 of 686 |
| National rank | #16165 of 16,910 | #42507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,421 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Liberal | Liberal |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MacArthur Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 14.3).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 86.3%).
- •MacArthur Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.6).
- •Liberal Sr High is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 386.
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 Liberal Sr High better than MacArthur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), MacArthur Elementary School ranks higher (23.7 vs 14.3 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 Liberal Sr High and MacArthur Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Liberal in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberal Sr High: 1,421. MacArthur Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberal Sr High and MacArthur Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Liberal Sr High is 288th of 296 and MacArthur Elementary School is 597th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).