Blue Valley Northwest High vs Emporia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley Northwest High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,496 students
Emporia High
Emporia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Blue Valley Northwest High Overland Park, Kansas | Emporia High Emporia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 296 | #263 of 296 |
| National rank | #4823 of 16,910 | #14775 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,496 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 1,496 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 15% |
| city | Overland Park | Emporia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Valley Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 22.9).
- •Blue Valley Northwest High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 15%).
- •Blue Valley Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Blue Valley Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 54.6%).
- •Blue Valley Northwest High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Blue Valley Northwest High is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 1,494.
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 Northwest High better than Emporia High?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Valley Northwest High ranks higher (63.8 vs 22.9 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 Northwest High and Emporia High?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Emporia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley Northwest High: 1,496. Emporia High: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley Northwest High and Emporia High rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley Northwest High is 5th of 296 and Emporia High is 263rd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).