Ruskin High School vs Truman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruskin High School
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,299 students
Truman Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
| Measure | Ruskin High School Kansas City, Missouri | Truman Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 497 | #1112 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14713 of 16,910 | #48397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,299 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruskin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 13.3).
- •Truman Elementary does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Ruskin High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 14%).
- •Truman Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Ruskin High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 287.
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 Ruskin High School better than Truman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruskin High School ranks higher (23.3 vs 13.3 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 Ruskin High School and Truman Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruskin High School: 1,299. Truman Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruskin High School and Truman Elementary rank in Missouri?
Ruskin High School is 463rd of 497 and Truman Elementary is 1112th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).