Briarcliff Elementary vs North Kansas City High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcliff Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
North Kansas City High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | North Kansas City High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 1,159 | #317 of 497 |
| National rank | #22408 of 50,301 | #9693 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 352 | 1,719 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarcliff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 45.0).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •North Kansas City High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 52.6%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •North Kansas City High is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 352.
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 Briarcliff Elementary better than North Kansas City High?
On the Success Index (US), Briarcliff Elementary ranks higher (53.9 vs 45.0 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 Briarcliff Elementary and North Kansas City High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Elementary: 352. North Kansas City High: 1,719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Elementary and North Kansas City High rank in Missouri?
Briarcliff Elementary is 567th of 1,159 and North Kansas City High is 317th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).