Abilene Elem vs Valley Center High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abilene Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
254 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
| Measure | Abilene Elem Valley Center, Kansas | Valley Center High Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 686 | #114 of 296 |
| National rank | #14766 of 50,301 | #11418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 29% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abilene Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 38.2).
- •Abilene Elem does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 29%).
- •Abilene Elem does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 30%).
- •Valley Center High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 50%).
- •Abilene Elem does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Valley Center High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 254.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Abilene Elem better than Valley Center High?
On the Success Index (US), Abilene Elem ranks higher (65.0 vs 38.2 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 Abilene Elem and Valley Center High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abilene Elem: 254. Valley Center High: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abilene Elem and Valley Center High rank in Kansas?
Abilene Elem is 143rd of 686 and Valley Center High is 114th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).