Blue Valley Southwest High School vs Salina High South
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 249 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
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
| Measure | Blue Valley Southwest High School Overland Park, Kansas | Salina High South Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 296 | #250 of 296 |
| National rank | #6397 of 16,910 | #14428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,046 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 1,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 15% |
| city | Overland Park | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 24.8).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 15%).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 55.4%).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Blue Valley Southwest High School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 1,046.
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 Salina High South?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Valley Southwest High School ranks higher (57.6 vs 24.8 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 Salina High South?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley Southwest High School: 1,057. Salina High South: 1,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley Southwest High School and Salina High South rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley Southwest High School is 15th of 296 and Salina High South is 250th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).