De Soto High School vs Mill Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Soto High School
De Soto · Public high · Grades 9–12
918 students
Mill Creek Middle School
Lenexa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | De Soto High School De Soto, Kansas | Mill Creek Middle School Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 296 | #23 of 205 |
| National rank | #7027 of 16,910 | #4994 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 918 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | De Soto | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 55.0).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 21.6%).
- •De Soto High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •De Soto High School is the larger school with 918 students compared with 676.
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 Mill Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Middle School ranks higher (62.2 vs 55.0 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 Mill Creek Middle School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between De Soto and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Soto High School: 918. Mill Creek Middle School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Soto High School and Mill Creek Middle School rank in Kansas?
De Soto High School is 18th of 296 and Mill Creek Middle School is 23rd of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).