Blue Valley Southwest High School vs Pleasant Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
Pleasant Ridge Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Blue Valley Southwest High School Overland Park, Kansas | Pleasant Ridge Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 296 | #13 of 205 |
| National rank | #6397 of 16,910 | #3326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,057 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 54% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 57.6).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 10%).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 581.
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 Southwest High School better than Pleasant Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 57.6 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 Southwest High School and Pleasant Ridge Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley Southwest High School: 1,057. Pleasant Ridge Middle: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley Southwest High School and Pleasant Ridge Middle rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley Southwest High School is 15th of 296 and Pleasant Ridge Middle is 13th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).