Meadowlark Ridge Elem vs Salina High Central
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students
| Measure | Meadowlark Ridge Elem Salina, Kansas | Salina High Central Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 686 | #230 of 296 |
| National rank | #24405 of 50,301 | #13831 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 431 | 934 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 27.7).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Meadowlark Ridge Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 58.7%).
- •Salina High Central does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Salina High Central is the larger school with 934 students compared with 431.
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 Meadowlark Ridge Elem better than Salina High Central?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowlark Ridge Elem ranks higher (51.1 vs 27.7 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 Meadowlark Ridge Elem and Salina High Central?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem: 431. Salina High Central: 934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowlark Ridge Elem and Salina High Central rank in Kansas?
Meadowlark Ridge Elem is 278th of 686 and Salina High Central is 230th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).