Garden City High School vs Olathe Northwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 533 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,946 students
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,958 students
| Measure | Garden City High School Garden City, Kansas | Olathe Northwest High School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 296 | #4 of 296 |
| National rank | #15555 of 16,910 | #4627 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,946 | 1,958 |
| Enrollment | 1,946 | 1,958 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 50% |
| city | Garden City | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olathe Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 18.3).
- •Olathe Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 10%).
- •Olathe Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 18%).
- •Olathe Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 69.9%).
- •Garden City High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Olathe Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 1,946.
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 Garden City High School better than Olathe Northwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Olathe Northwest High School ranks higher (64.6 vs 18.3 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 Garden City High School and Olathe Northwest High School?
About 533 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City High School: 1,946. Olathe Northwest High School: 1,958. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City High School and Olathe Northwest High School rank in Kansas?
Garden City High School is 280th of 296 and Olathe Northwest High School is 4th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).