Blue Valley West High vs Pleasant Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 539 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Valley West High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,534 students
Pleasant Ridge Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students
| Measure | Blue Valley West High Overland Park, Kansas | Pleasant Ridge Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 296 | #13 of 205 |
| National rank | #5643 of 16,910 | #3326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,534 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 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 60.6).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Blue Valley West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 10%).
- •Pleasant Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.9).
- •Blue Valley West High is the larger school with 1,534 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 West High better than Pleasant Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Ridge Middle ranks higher (70.1 vs 60.6 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 West High and Pleasant Ridge Middle?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley West High: 1,534. Pleasant Ridge Middle: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley West High and Pleasant Ridge Middle rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley West High is 7th of 296 and Pleasant Ridge Middle is 13th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).