Newton Sr High vs Slate Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.3 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
Slate Creek Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
236 students
| Measure | Newton Sr High Newton, Kansas | Slate Creek Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 296 | #559 of 686 |
| National rank | #13531 of 16,910 | #39362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 932 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 932 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (29.1 vs 28.8).
- •Slate Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Newton Sr High does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Newton Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 69.1%).
- •Slate Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.6).
- •Newton Sr High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 236.
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 Slate Creek Elementary?
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 Newton Sr High and Slate Creek Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Sr High: 932. Slate Creek Elementary: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Sr High and Slate Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Newton Sr High is 211th of 296 and Slate Creek Elementary is 559th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).