Blue Valley North High vs Shawnee Mission South High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley North High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,376 students
Shawnee Mission South High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,574 students
| Measure | Blue Valley North High Overland Park, Kansas | Shawnee Mission South High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 296 | #53 of 296 |
| National rank | #4081 of 16,910 | #9193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,376 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Valley North High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 47.0).
- •Blue Valley North High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Blue Valley North High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Blue Valley North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 36%).
- •Blue Valley North High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Shawnee Mission South High is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 1,376.
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 North High better than Shawnee Mission South High?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Valley North High ranks higher (66.9 vs 47.0 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 Blue Valley North High and Shawnee Mission South High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley North High: 1,376. Shawnee Mission South High: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley North High and Shawnee Mission South High rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley North High is 3rd of 296 and Shawnee Mission South High is 53rd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).