Central High School vs Wendell Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
Wendell Phillips Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students
| Measure | Central High School Kansas City, Missouri | Wendell Phillips Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 497 | #1085 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16647 of 16,910 | #47372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 519 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 9.5).
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Wendell Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 324.
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 Central High School better than Wendell Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wendell Phillips Elementary ranks higher (15.6 vs 9.5 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 Central High School and Wendell Phillips Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 519. Wendell Phillips Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Wendell Phillips Elementary rank in Missouri?
Central High School is 495th of 497 and Wendell Phillips Elementary is 1085th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).