Raytown South Sr. High vs Westridge Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raytown South Sr. High
Raytown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
Westridge Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
| Measure | Raytown South Sr. High Raytown, Missouri | Westridge Elem. Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 497 | #1031 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13299 of 16,910 | #44433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,089 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Raytown | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raytown South Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 20.7).
- •Raytown South Sr. High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Raytown South Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Raytown South Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 72.7%).
- •Westridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Raytown South Sr. High is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 319.
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 Raytown South Sr. High better than Westridge Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Raytown South Sr. High ranks higher (30.2 vs 20.7 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 Raytown South Sr. High and Westridge Elem.?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Raytown and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Raytown South Sr. High: 1,089. Westridge Elem.: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Raytown South Sr. High and Westridge Elem. rank in Missouri?
Raytown South Sr. High is 431st of 497 and Westridge Elem. is 1031st of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).