Derby Middle Sch vs Swaney Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Derby Middle Sch Derby, Kansas | Swaney Elem Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 205 | #307 of 686 |
| National rank | #11801 of 15,369 | #25469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 923 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 36% |
| city | Derby | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swaney Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 30.6).
- •Swaney Elem does better on math proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Derby Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 60.7%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.9).
- •Derby Middle Sch is the larger school with 923 students compared with 351.
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 Middle Sch better than Swaney Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Swaney Elem ranks higher (49.6 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 Middle Sch and Swaney Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle Sch: 923. Swaney Elem: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle Sch and Swaney Elem rank in Kansas?
Derby Middle Sch is 132nd of 205 and Swaney Elem is 307th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).