De Soto High School vs Starside Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 369 m 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
Starside Elem
De Soto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | De Soto High School De Soto, Kansas | Starside Elem De Soto, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 296 | #264 of 686 |
| National rank | #7027 of 16,910 | #23717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 918 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | De Soto | De Soto |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Soto High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 52.1).
- •Starside Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Starside Elem does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •De Soto High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 52.1%).
- •Starside Elem does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •De Soto High School is the larger school with 918 students compared with 428.
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 Starside Elem?
On the Success Index (US), De Soto High School ranks higher (55.0 vs 52.1 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 Starside Elem?
About 369 m in a straight line, between De Soto and De Soto in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Soto High School: 918. Starside Elem: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Soto High School and Starside Elem rank in Kansas?
De Soto High School is 18th of 296 and Starside Elem is 264th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).