Salina High South
#250 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14428 of 16,910 nationally
About Salina High South
Salina High South is a public high located in Salina, in the Salina school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,046 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 250th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,046.
There are 13 schools in Salina; Salina High South ranks 13th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Salina High South by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salina High South
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Coronado Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students · 834 m away
Stewart Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 889 m away
Salina South Middle
Salina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students · 1.5 km away
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.3 km away
Schilling Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 2.7 km away
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students · 3.2 km away
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 3.7 km away
Meadowlark Ridge Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 4.7 km away
Cottonwood Elementary School
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 4.8 km away
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,045 students
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
Pittsburg High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
Andover High
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,018 students
Hays High
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Salina High South a good school?
Salina High South has a Success Index (US) of 24.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #250 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 Salina High South rank in Kansas?
Salina High South ranks #250 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14428 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salina High South?
Salina High South had 1,046 students in 2025.
Is Salina High South a elementary school or a high school?
Salina High South is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salina High South?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Salina High South; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.