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De Soto High School vs Great Bend High School

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 335 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDe Soto High School
De Soto, Kansas
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, Kansas
Success Index (US)
55
Top 50%
23
Lower 50%
State rank#18 of 296#264 of 296
National rank#7027 of 16,910#14798 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students918923
Enrollment918923
Free/reduced-price lunch21.6%61.8%
Students per teacher12.913.6
Reading proficiency44%13%
Math proficiency34%14%
cityDe SotoGreat Bend
stateKansasKansas
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The verdict

  • โ€ขDe Soto High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 22.8).
  • โ€ขDe Soto High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 14%).
  • โ€ขDe Soto High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 13%).
  • โ€ขDe Soto High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 61.8%).
  • โ€ขDe Soto High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
  • โ€ขGreat Bend High School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 918.

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 De Soto High School better than Great Bend High School?

On the Success Index (US), De Soto High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 22.8 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 De Soto High School and Great Bend High School?

About 335 km in a straight line, between De Soto and Great Bend in Kansas.

Which has the better Enrollment?

De Soto High School: 918. Great Bend High School: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do De Soto High School and Great Bend High School rank in Kansas?

De Soto High School is 18th of 296 and Great Bend High School is 264th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).