Maize South High School
#24 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#7425 of 16,910 nationally
About Maize South High School
Maize South High School is a public high located in Wichita, in the Maize school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,107 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 24th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,107.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Maize South High School ranks 11th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
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 Maize South High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Maize South High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maize South Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 429 m away
Maize South Intermediate School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 5–6
431 students · 621 m away
Maize South Elementary
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades K–4
514 students · 690 m away
Maize Middle School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students · 2.3 km away
Vermillion Elementary School
Maize · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
874 students · 3.1 km away
Maize Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
413 students · 3.1 km away
Maize Sr High
Maize · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students · 3.2 km away
Maize Central Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students · 3.3 km away
Pray-Woodman Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
507 students · 3.4 km away
Maize Intermediate School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 5–6
651 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Spring Hill High School
Spring Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,121 students
Turner High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,147 students
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,045 students
Washington High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maize South High School a good school?
Maize South High School has a Success Index (US) of 53.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #24 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 Maize South High School rank in Kansas?
Maize South High School ranks #24 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #7425 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Maize South High School?
Maize South High School had 1,107 students in 2025.
Is Maize South High School a elementary school or a high school?
Maize South High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Maize South High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maize South High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.