Girard High vs Wellsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 135 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
Wellsville High
Wellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students
| Measure | Girard High Girard, Kansas | Wellsville High Wellsville, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 296 | #148 of 296 |
| National rank | #11941 of 16,910 | #12079 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 24.5% |
| city | Girard | Wellsville |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (36.1 vs 35.6).
- •Wellsville High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Girard High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Wellsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 44%).
- •Girard High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.4).
- •Girard High is the larger school with 284 students compared with 278.
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 Wellsville High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Girard High and Wellsville High?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Girard and Wellsville in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard High: 284. Wellsville High: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard High and Wellsville High rank in Kansas?
Girard High is 141st of 296 and Wellsville High is 148th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).