Newton Sr High vs Northridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
| Measure | Newton Sr High Newton, Kansas | Northridge Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 296 | #603 of 686 |
| National rank | #13531 of 16,910 | #43029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 932 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Sr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 22.9).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Northridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Newton Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 71.9%).
- •Newton Sr High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.2).
- •Newton Sr High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 345.
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 Newton Sr High better than Northridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Sr High ranks higher (29.1 vs 22.9 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 Newton Sr High and Northridge Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Sr High: 932. Northridge Elementary: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Sr High and Northridge Elementary rank in Kansas?
Newton Sr High is 211th of 296 and Northridge Elementary is 603rd of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).