Blue Valley West High vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 km 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
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Blue Valley West High Overland Park, Kansas | Sunset Ridge Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 296 | #4 of 686 |
| National rank | #5643 of 16,910 | #1254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,534 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 60.6).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 9.3%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Blue Valley West High is the larger school with 1,534 students compared with 396.
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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.2 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 Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Valley West High: 1,534. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Valley West High and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in Kansas?
Blue Valley West High is 7th of 296 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 4th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).