Heights High vs Stucky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,505 students
Stucky Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
518 students
| Measure | Heights High Wichita, Kansas | Stucky Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 296 | #180 of 205 |
| National rank | #16147 of 16,910 | #13819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,505 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stucky Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 14.4).
- •Heights High does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Stucky Middle School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Stucky Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 74.9%).
- •Stucky Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.3).
- •Heights High is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 518.
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 Heights High better than Stucky Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Stucky Middle School ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.4 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 Heights High and Stucky Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights High: 1,505. Stucky Middle School: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights High and Stucky Middle School rank in Kansas?
Heights High is 286th of 296 and Stucky Middle School is 180th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).