Belle Plaine High vs Norton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 354 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine High
Belle Plaine · Public high · Grades 9–12
181 students
Norton High
Norton · Public high · Grades 9–12
181 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine High Belle Plaine, Kansas | Norton High Norton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 296 | #73 of 296 |
| National rank | #12249 of 16,910 | #9868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 181 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Norton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 34.7).
- •Norton High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Norton High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Norton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 47.5%).
- •Norton High does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.6).
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 Belle Plaine High better than Norton High?
On the Success Index (US), Norton High ranks higher (44.3 vs 34.7 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 Belle Plaine High and Norton High?
About 354 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Norton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine High: 181. Norton High: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine High and Norton High rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine High is 159th of 296 and Norton High is 73rd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).