Indian Woods Middle vs Shawnee Mission South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Woods Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students
Shawnee Mission South High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,574 students
| Measure | Indian Woods Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Shawnee Mission South High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 205 | #53 of 296 |
| National rank | #7059 of 15,369 | #9193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 809 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Woods Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 47.0).
- •Indian Woods Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Indian Woods Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Indian Woods Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 36%).
- •Indian Woods Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.7).
- •Shawnee Mission South High is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 809.
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 Woods Middle better than Shawnee Mission South High?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Woods Middle ranks higher (52.7 vs 47.0 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 Indian Woods Middle and Shawnee Mission South High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Woods Middle: 809. Shawnee Mission South High: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Woods Middle and Shawnee Mission South High rank in Kansas?
Indian Woods Middle is 41st of 205 and Shawnee Mission South High is 53rd of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).