Derby Hills Elem vs Derby Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
| Measure | Derby Hills Elem Derby, Kansas | Derby Middle Sch Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 686 | #132 of 205 |
| National rank | #23759 of 50,301 | #11801 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 923 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 923 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 23% |
| city | Derby | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Hills Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 30.6).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on math proficiency (41% vs 23%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 49.7%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.9).
- •Derby Middle Sch is the larger school with 923 students compared with 410.
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 Hills Elem better than Derby Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Hills Elem ranks higher (52.0 vs 30.6 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 Hills Elem and Derby Middle Sch?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Hills Elem: 410. Derby Middle Sch: 923. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Hills Elem and Derby Middle Sch rank in Kansas?
Derby Hills Elem is 265th of 686 and Derby Middle Sch is 132nd of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).