Derby High School
#223 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#13719 of 16,910 nationally
About Derby High School
Derby High School is a public high located in Derby, in the Derby school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,172 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 223rd of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,172.
There are 9 schools in Derby; Derby High School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Derby High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Derby High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tanglewood Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students · 726 m away
El Paso Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.7 km away
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students · 1.9 km away
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.7 km away
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 2.7 km away
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 2.8 km away
Derby North Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students · 3.2 km away
Stone Creek Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 3.4 km away
Mulvane High
Mulvane · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students · 5.8 km away
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Dodge City High School
Dodge City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,178 students
Manhattan High School
Manhattan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,087 students
Southeast High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
North High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
Olathe North Sr High
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,958 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Derby High School a good school?
Derby High School has a Success Index (US) of 28.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #223 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Derby High School rank in Kansas?
Derby High School ranks #223 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #13719 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Derby High School?
Derby High School had 2,172 students in 2025.
Is Derby High School a elementary school or a high school?
Derby High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Derby High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Derby High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.