John Diemer Elem vs Shawnee Mission South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Diemer Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
427 students
Shawnee Mission South High
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,574 students
| Measure | John Diemer Elem Overland Park, Kansas | Shawnee Mission South High Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 686 | #53 of 296 |
| National rank | #13148 of 50,301 | #9193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 427 | 1,574 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 1,574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Diemer Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 47.0).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 36%).
- •John Diemer Elem does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.7).
- •Shawnee Mission South High is the larger school with 1,574 students compared with 427.
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 John Diemer Elem better than Shawnee Mission South High?
On the Success Index (US), John Diemer Elem ranks higher (67.4 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 John Diemer Elem and Shawnee Mission South High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Diemer Elem: 427. Shawnee Mission South High: 1,574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Diemer Elem and Shawnee Mission South High rank in Kansas?
John Diemer Elem is 116th of 686 and Shawnee Mission South High is 53rd of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).