Jefferson West High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meriden, Kansas 66512 · Jefferson West
#69 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#9760 of 16,910 nationally
About Jefferson West High
Jefferson West High is a public high located in Meriden, in the Jefferson West school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 69th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 3 schools in Meriden; Jefferson West High ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Jefferson West High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson West High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jefferson West Middle
Meriden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
276 students · 143 m away
Jefferson West Elementary School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students · 647 m away
North Fairview
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students · 9.8 km away
Northern Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students · 10 km away
Seaman Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 10 km away
Seaman High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students · 12 km away
Elmont Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 13 km away
Royal Valley High
Hoyt · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students · 14 km away
Royal Valley Elementary
Hoyt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
369 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Oskaloosa JR-SR High School
Oskaloosa · Public high · Grades 7–12
247 students
Burlington High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
246 students
St. Marys Junior Senior High
St Marys · Public high · Grades 7–12
246 students
Republic County Jr./Sr. High School
Belleville · Public high · Grades 6–12
245 students
Smoky Valley High
Lindsborg · Public high · Grades 9–12
243 students
Cimarron High
Cimarron · Public high · Grades 7–12
251 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson West High a good school?
Jefferson West High has a Success Index (US) of 44.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #69 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 Jefferson West High rank in Kansas?
Jefferson West High ranks #69 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #9760 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson West High?
Jefferson West High had 247 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson West High a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson West High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson West High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Jefferson West High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.