Derby High School vs Mulvane High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby High School
Derby · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students
Mulvane High
Mulvane · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
| Measure | Derby High School Derby, Kansas | Mulvane High Mulvane, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 296 | #62 of 296 |
| National rank | #13719 of 16,910 | #9587 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,172 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Derby | Mulvane |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulvane High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 28.2).
- •Mulvane High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Mulvane High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Mulvane High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 48.3%).
- •Mulvane High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.7).
- •Derby High School is the larger school with 2,172 students compared with 540.
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 Derby High School better than Mulvane High?
On the Success Index (US), Mulvane High ranks higher (45.4 vs 28.2 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 Derby High School and Mulvane High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Derby and Mulvane in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby High School: 2,172. Mulvane High: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby High School and Mulvane High rank in Kansas?
Derby High School is 223rd of 296 and Mulvane High is 62nd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).