Holcomb High vs Jayhawk-Linn High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holcomb High
Holcomb · Public high · Grades 9–12
265 students
Jayhawk-Linn High
Mound City · Public high · Grades 7–12
263 students
| Measure | Holcomb High Holcomb, Kansas | Jayhawk-Linn High Mound City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 296 | #220 of 296 |
| National rank | #14181 of 16,910 | #13637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 265 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Holcomb | Mound City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jayhawk-Linn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 26.0).
- •Jayhawk-Linn High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Jayhawk-Linn High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Holcomb High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.5).
- •Holcomb High is the larger school with 265 students compared with 263.
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 Holcomb High better than Jayhawk-Linn High?
On the Success Index (US), Jayhawk-Linn High ranks higher (28.6 vs 26.0 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 Holcomb High and Jayhawk-Linn High?
About 540 km in a straight line, between Holcomb and Mound City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holcomb High: 265. Jayhawk-Linn High: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holcomb High and Jayhawk-Linn High rank in Kansas?
Holcomb High is 241st of 296 and Jayhawk-Linn High is 220th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).