Derby High School vs Rose Hill High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 9.6 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
Rose Hill High
Rose Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
608 students
| Measure | Derby High School Derby, Kansas | Rose Hill High Rose Hill, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 296 | #98 of 296 |
| National rank | #13719 of 16,910 | #10797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,172 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 2,172 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Derby | Rose Hill |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rose Hill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 28.2).
- •Rose Hill High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Derby High School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Rose Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 48.3%).
- •Rose Hill High does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.7).
- •Derby High School is the larger school with 2,172 students compared with 608.
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 Rose Hill High?
On the Success Index (US), Rose Hill High ranks higher (40.7 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 Rose Hill High?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Derby and Rose Hill in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby High School: 2,172. Rose Hill High: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby High School and Rose Hill High rank in Kansas?
Derby High School is 223rd of 296 and Rose Hill High is 98th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).