Hawthorn Hill Elem. vs Lee's Summit West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn Hill Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Lee's Summit West High
Lee's Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students
| Measure | Hawthorn Hill Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri | Lee's Summit West High Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #77 of 1,159 | #32 of 497 |
| National rank | #5422 of 50,301 | #2043 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 444 | 1,999 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 1,999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 65% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Hill Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 75.5).
- •Hawthorn Hill Elem. does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Hawthorn Hill Elem. does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 13.7%).
- •Lee's Summit West High does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.8).
- •Lee's Summit West High is the larger school with 1,999 students compared with 444.
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 Hill Elem. better than Lee's Summit West High?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Hill Elem. ranks higher (79.2 vs 75.5 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 Hawthorn Hill Elem. and Lee's Summit West High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorn Hill Elem.: 444. Lee's Summit West High: 1,999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorn Hill Elem. and Lee's Summit West High rank in Missouri?
Hawthorn Hill Elem. is 77th of 1,159 and Lee's Summit West High is 32nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).