Basehor-Linwood High School vs Piper High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basehor-Linwood High School
Basehor · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students
Piper High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
913 students
| Measure | Basehor-Linwood High School Basehor, Kansas | Piper High Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 296 | #52 of 296 |
| National rank | #7917 of 16,910 | #9145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 882 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 882 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Basehor | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basehor-Linwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 47.2).
- •Basehor-Linwood High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Piper High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Basehor-Linwood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 24.8%).
- •Basehor-Linwood High School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •Piper High is the larger school with 913 students compared with 882.
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 Basehor-Linwood High School better than Piper High?
On the Success Index (US), Basehor-Linwood High School ranks higher (51.7 vs 47.2 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 Basehor-Linwood High School and Piper High?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Basehor and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basehor-Linwood High School: 882. Piper High: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basehor-Linwood High School and Piper High rank in Kansas?
Basehor-Linwood High School is 31st of 296 and Piper High is 52nd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).