Laurel Hills Elem. vs Raytown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Hills Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
Raytown Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
| Measure | Laurel Hills Elem. Raytown, Missouri | Raytown Middle Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #929 of 1,159 | #338 of 392 |
| National rank | #37617 of 50,301 | #12479 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| city | Raytown | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Hills Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 27.1).
- •Laurel Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Raytown Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Raytown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 75.3%).
- •Laurel Hills Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
- •Raytown Middle is the larger school with 667 students compared with 344.
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 Laurel Hills Elem. better than Raytown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Hills Elem. ranks higher (31.4 vs 27.1 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 Laurel Hills Elem. and Raytown Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Raytown and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Hills Elem.: 344. Raytown Middle: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Hills Elem. and Raytown Middle rank in Missouri?
Laurel Hills Elem. is 929th of 1,159 and Raytown Middle is 338th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).