Shawanoe Elem vs Shawnee Mission Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shawanoe Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
530 students
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Shawanoe Elem Shawnee, Kansas | Shawnee Mission Northwest High Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 686 | #77 of 296 |
| National rank | #46937 of 50,301 | #9994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| city | Shawnee | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 16.4).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 86.4%).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.6).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 530.
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 Shawanoe Elem better than Shawnee Mission Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Shawnee Mission Northwest High ranks higher (43.9 vs 16.4 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 Shawanoe Elem and Shawnee Mission Northwest High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shawanoe Elem: 530. Shawnee Mission Northwest High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shawanoe Elem and Shawnee Mission Northwest High rank in Kansas?
Shawanoe Elem is 656th of 686 and Shawnee Mission Northwest High is 77th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).