Olathe West High School vs Prairie Center Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 832 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olathe West High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
Prairie Center Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Olathe West High School Olathe, Kansas | Prairie Center Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 296 | #146 of 686 |
| National rank | #10157 of 16,910 | #15199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,557 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Center Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 43.2).
- •Prairie Center Elem does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Prairie Center Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Prairie Center Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 22.5%).
- •Olathe West High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Olathe West High School is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 360.
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 Olathe West High School better than Prairie Center Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Center Elem ranks higher (64.4 vs 43.2 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 Olathe West High School and Prairie Center Elem?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olathe West High School: 1,557. Prairie Center Elem: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olathe West High School and Prairie Center Elem rank in Kansas?
Olathe West High School is 80th of 296 and Prairie Center Elem is 146th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).