Cheney High vs Garden Plain High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney High
Cheney · Public high · Grades 9–12
235 students
Garden Plain High
Garden Plain · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Cheney High Cheney, Kansas | Garden Plain High Garden Plain, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 296 | #22 of 296 |
| National rank | #6626 of 16,910 | #7418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 235 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| city | Cheney | Garden Plain |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 53.6).
- •Cheney High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Garden Plain High does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Garden Plain High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 20.9%).
- •Cheney High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.2).
- •Cheney High is the larger school with 235 students compared with 174.
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 Cheney High better than Garden Plain High?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney High ranks higher (56.7 vs 53.6 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 Cheney High and Garden Plain High?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Garden Plain in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney High: 235. Garden Plain High: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney High and Garden Plain High rank in Kansas?
Cheney High is 17th of 296 and Garden Plain High is 22nd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).