Goodland Jr-Sr. High School vs Parsons Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 603 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodland Jr-Sr. High School
Goodland · Public high · Grades 7–12
388 students
Parsons Sr High
Parsons · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
| Measure | Goodland Jr-Sr. High School Goodland, Kansas | Parsons Sr High Parsons, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 296 | #228 of 296 |
| National rank | #12763 of 16,910 | #13788 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 388 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| city | Goodland | Parsons |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodland Jr-Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 27.9).
- •Goodland Jr-Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Parsons Sr High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Goodland Jr-Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 66.2%).
- •Parsons Sr High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Parsons Sr High is the larger school with 399 students compared with 388.
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 Goodland Jr-Sr. High School better than Parsons Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Goodland Jr-Sr. High School ranks higher (32.5 vs 27.9 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 Goodland Jr-Sr. High School and Parsons Sr High?
About 603 km in a straight line, between Goodland and Parsons in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodland Jr-Sr. High School: 388. Parsons Sr High: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodland Jr-Sr. High School and Parsons Sr High rank in Kansas?
Goodland Jr-Sr. High School is 180th of 296 and Parsons Sr High is 228th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).