Atchison County Community JR/SR High vs Nickerson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atchison County Community JR/SR High
Effingham · Public high · Grades 7–12
254 students
Nickerson High
Nickerson · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students
| Measure | Atchison County Community JR/SR High Effingham, Kansas | Nickerson High Nickerson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 296 | #227 of 296 |
| National rank | #13201 of 16,910 | #13765 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Effingham | Nickerson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atchison County Community JR/SR High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 28.0).
- •Nickerson High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Atchison County Community JR/SR High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 52.9%).
- •Nickerson High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.8).
- •Nickerson High is the larger school with 255 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atchison County Community JR/SR High better than Nickerson High?
On the Success Index (US), Atchison County Community JR/SR High ranks higher (30.6 vs 28.0 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 Atchison County Community JR/SR High and Nickerson High?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Nickerson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atchison County Community JR/SR High: 254. Nickerson High: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atchison County Community JR/SR High and Nickerson High rank in Kansas?
Atchison County Community JR/SR High is 191st of 296 and Nickerson High is 227th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).