Hazelwood West High vs Lee's Summit Sr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelwood West High
Hazelwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,994 students
Lee's Summit Sr. High
Lee's Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,989 students
| Measure | Hazelwood West High Hazelwood, Missouri | Lee's Summit Sr. High Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #414 of 497 | #55 of 497 |
| National rank | #12655 of 16,910 | #3023 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,994 | 1,989 |
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 1,989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 61% |
| city | Hazelwood | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 33.0).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 31%).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.3).
- •Hazelwood West High is the larger school with 1,994 students compared with 1,989.
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 Hazelwood West High better than Lee's Summit Sr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Lee's Summit Sr. High ranks higher (71.1 vs 33.0 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 Hazelwood West High and Lee's Summit Sr. High?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Hazelwood and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazelwood West High: 1,994. Lee's Summit Sr. High: 1,989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazelwood West High and Lee's Summit Sr. High rank in Missouri?
Hazelwood West High is 414th of 497 and Lee's Summit Sr. High is 55th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).