Lee's Summit Sr. High vs Pleasant Lea Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee's Summit Sr. High
Lee's Summit · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,989 students
Pleasant Lea Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Lee's Summit Sr. High Lee's Summit, Missouri | Pleasant Lea Elem. Lee's Summit, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 497 | #485 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3023 of 16,910 | #20152 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,989 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Lee's Summit |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 57.2).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 38.7%).
- •Lee's Summit Sr. High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 346.
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 Lee's Summit Sr. High better than Pleasant Lea Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Lee's Summit Sr. High ranks higher (71.1 vs 57.2 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 Lee's Summit Sr. High and Pleasant Lea Elem.?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Lee's Summit in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee's Summit Sr. High: 1,989. Pleasant Lea Elem.: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee's Summit Sr. High and Pleasant Lea Elem. rank in Missouri?
Lee's Summit Sr. High is 55th of 497 and Pleasant Lea Elem. is 485th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).