Parsons Middle School vs Parsons Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 974 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Middle School
Parsons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
273 students
Parsons Sr High
Parsons · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
| Measure | Parsons Middle School Parsons, Kansas | Parsons Sr High Parsons, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 205 | #228 of 296 |
| National rank | #11599 of 15,369 | #13788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| city | Parsons | Parsons |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 27.9).
- •Parsons Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Parsons Sr High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Parsons Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Parsons Sr High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •Parsons Sr High is the larger school with 399 students compared with 273.
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 Parsons Middle School better than Parsons Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Parsons Middle School ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.9 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 Parsons Middle School and Parsons Sr High?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Parsons and Parsons in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Middle School: 273. Parsons Sr High: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Middle School and Parsons Sr High rank in Kansas?
Parsons Middle School is 127th of 205 and Parsons Sr High is 228th of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).