Pauline Central Primary vs Pauline South Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauline Central Primary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
406 students
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
| Measure | Pauline Central Primary Topeka, Kansas | Pauline South Intermediate Wakarusa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 686 | #117 of 205 |
| National rank | #31405 of 50,301 | #11057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 406 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Topeka | Wakarusa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pauline Central Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 34.1).
- •Pauline Central Primary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 70.7%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.0).
- •Pauline Central Primary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 277.
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 Pauline Central Primary better than Pauline South Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Pauline Central Primary ranks higher (40.8 vs 34.1 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 Pauline Central Primary and Pauline South Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Wakarusa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pauline Central Primary: 406. Pauline South Intermediate: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pauline Central Primary and Pauline South Intermediate rank in Kansas?
Pauline Central Primary is 429th of 686 and Pauline South Intermediate is 117th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).