Hesston High vs Newton Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students
| Measure | Hesston High Hesston, Kansas | Newton Sr High Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 296 | #211 of 296 |
| National rank | #5724 of 16,910 | #13531 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 274 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 16% |
| city | Hesston | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hesston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 29.1).
- •Hesston High does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 16%).
- •Hesston High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 23%).
- •Hesston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 51.7%).
- •Hesston High does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Newton Sr High is the larger school with 932 students compared with 274.
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 Hesston High better than Newton Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Hesston High ranks higher (60.3 vs 29.1 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 Hesston High and Newton Sr High?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Hesston and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hesston High: 274. Newton Sr High: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hesston High and Newton Sr High rank in Kansas?
Hesston High is 8th of 296 and Newton Sr High is 211th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).