Lowman Hill Elem vs Topeka High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowman Hill Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Topeka High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,578 students
| Measure | Lowman Hill Elem Topeka, Kansas | Topeka High Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 686 | #249 of 296 |
| National rank | #41936 of 50,301 | #14393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 294 | 1,578 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 1,578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 18% |
| city | Topeka | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.6 vs 25.0).
- •Lowman Hill Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Topeka High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Topeka High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 82.7%).
- •Lowman Hill Elem does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Topeka High is the larger school with 1,578 students compared with 294.
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 Lowman Hill Elem better than Topeka High?
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 Lowman Hill Elem and Topeka High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowman Hill Elem: 294. Topeka High: 1,578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowman Hill Elem and Topeka High rank in Kansas?
Lowman Hill Elem is 590th of 686 and Topeka High is 249th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).