Girard High vs Hesston High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 237 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard High
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students
| Measure | Girard High Girard, Kansas | Hesston High Hesston, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 296 | #8 of 296 |
| National rank | #11941 of 16,910 | #5724 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44.5% |
| city | Girard | Hesston |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 36.1).
- •Hesston High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •Hesston High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Hesston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 44%).
- •Girard High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Girard High is the larger school with 284 students compared with 274.
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 Girard High better than Hesston High?
On the Success Index (US), Hesston High ranks higher (60.3 vs 36.1 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 Girard High and Hesston High?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Girard and Hesston in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard High: 284. Hesston High: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard High and Hesston High rank in Kansas?
Girard High is 141st of 296 and Hesston High is 8th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).