Alfred Fairfax Academy vs Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Fairfax Academy
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
52 students
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
Melvern · Public high · Grades 9–12
53 students
| Measure | Alfred Fairfax Academy Kansas City, Kansas | Marais Des Cygnes Valley High Melvern, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 52 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 52 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Kansas City | Melvern |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marais Des Cygnes Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 23.9).
- •Marais Des Cygnes Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 82.7%).
- •Alfred Fairfax Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 8.8).
- •Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is the larger school with 53 students compared with 52.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Fairfax Academy better than Marais Des Cygnes Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Marais Des Cygnes Valley High ranks higher (28.6 vs 23.9 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 Alfred Fairfax Academy and Marais Des Cygnes Valley High?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Melvern in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Fairfax Academy: 52. Marais Des Cygnes Valley High: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Fairfax Academy and Marais Des Cygnes Valley High rank in Kansas?
Alfred Fairfax Academy is unranked and Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is unranked among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).