Blue Valley High vs Lakewood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley High
Stilwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,396 students
Lakewood Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students
| Measure | Blue Valley High Stilwell, Kansas | Lakewood Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 296 | #6 of 205 |
| National rank | #6431 of 16,910 | #2408 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,396 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 55% |
| city | Stilwell | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 57.5).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 12.1%).
- •Lakewood Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Blue Valley High is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 537.
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 Blue Valley High better than Lakewood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Middle ranks higher (74.7 vs 57.5 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 Blue Valley High and Lakewood Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Stilwell and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley High: 1,396. Lakewood Middle: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley High and Lakewood Middle rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley High is 16th of 296 and Lakewood Middle is 6th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).