Hawthorn Elem. vs Park Hill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Park Hill High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,947 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Elem. Kansas City, Missouri | Park Hill High Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 1,159 | #62 of 497 |
| National rank | #10871 of 50,301 | #3460 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 450 | 1,947 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 1,947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 69.4).
- •Park Hill High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Park Hill High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 27.6%).
- •Hawthorn Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.5).
- •Park Hill High is the larger school with 1,947 students compared with 450.
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 Hawthorn Elem. better than Park Hill High?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elem. ranks higher (70.6 vs 69.4 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 Hawthorn Elem. and Park Hill High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Elem.: 450. Park Hill High: 1,947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Elem. and Park Hill High rank in Missouri?
Hawthorn Elem. is 232nd of 1,159 and Park Hill High is 62nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).