Hamilton Middle School vs West High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
West High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,306 students
| Measure | Hamilton Middle School Wichita, Kansas | West High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 205 | #291 of 296 |
| National rank | #14970 of 15,369 | #16255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 604 | 1,306 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 1,306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 11.4).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Hamilton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •West High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 95.9%).
- •West High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •West High is the larger school with 1,306 students compared with 604.
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 Hamilton Middle School better than West High?
On the Success Index (US), West High ranks higher (13.8 vs 11.4 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 Hamilton Middle School and West High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Middle School: 604. West High: 1,306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Middle School and West High rank in Kansas?
Hamilton Middle School is 204th of 205 and West High is 291st of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).