Hays High vs Hays Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hays High
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Hays Middle School
Hays · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Hays High Hays, Kansas | Hays Middle School Hays, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 296 | #72 of 205 |
| National rank | #10543 of 16,910 | #8889 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,017 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Hays | Hays |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hays Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 41.7).
- •Hays Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Hays Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Hays Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 41.4%).
- •Hays High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Hays High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 726.
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 Hays High better than Hays Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hays Middle School ranks higher (44.2 vs 41.7 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 Hays High and Hays Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hays and Hays in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hays High: 1,017. Hays Middle School: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hays High and Hays Middle School rank in Kansas?
Hays High is 94th of 296 and Hays Middle School is 72nd of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).