Northwest High vs Peterson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students
Peterson Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Northwest High Wichita, Kansas | Peterson Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 296 | #479 of 686 |
| National rank | #14326 of 16,910 | #33695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,424 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peterson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 25.3).
- •Peterson Elem does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Peterson Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Peterson Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 61.7%).
- •Peterson Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 321.
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 Northwest High better than Peterson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Peterson Elem ranks higher (37.5 vs 25.3 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 Northwest High and Peterson Elem?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High: 1,424. Peterson Elem: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High and Peterson Elem rank in Kansas?
Northwest High is 247th of 296 and Peterson Elem is 479th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).