Hays High vs Valley Center High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 202 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
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
| Measure | Hays High Hays, Kansas | Valley Center High Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 296 | #114 of 296 |
| National rank | #10543 of 16,910 | #11418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Hays | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hays High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 38.2).
- •Hays High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Hays High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Valley Center High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 41.4%).
- •Valley Center High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Hays High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,011.
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 Valley Center High?
On the Success Index (US), Hays High ranks higher (41.7 vs 38.2 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 Valley Center High?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Hays and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hays High: 1,017. Valley Center High: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hays High and Valley Center High rank in Kansas?
Hays High is 94th of 296 and Valley Center High is 114th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).