Indian Hills Middle vs Shawnee Mission East High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Hills Middle
Prairie Village · Public middle · Grades 7–8
879 students
Shawnee Mission East High
Prairie Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
| Measure | Indian Hills Middle Prairie Village, Kansas | Shawnee Mission East High Prairie Village, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 205 | #12 of 296 |
| National rank | #3996 of 15,369 | #5858 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 879 | 1,737 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 1,737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 44% |
| city | Prairie Village | Prairie Village |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 59.8).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Shawnee Mission East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 13.8%).
- •Indian Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Shawnee Mission East High is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 879.
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 Indian Hills Middle better than Shawnee Mission East High?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Hills Middle ranks higher (67.0 vs 59.8 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 Indian Hills Middle and Shawnee Mission East High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Prairie Village and Prairie Village in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hills Middle: 879. Shawnee Mission East High: 1,737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hills Middle and Shawnee Mission East High rank in Kansas?
Indian Hills Middle is 16th of 205 and Shawnee Mission East High is 12th of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).