Kelly Liberal Arts Academy vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
South High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,662 students
| Measure | Kelly Liberal Arts Academy Wichita, Kansas | South High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 686 | #289 of 296 |
| National rank | #45294 of 50,301 | #16197 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 429 | 1,662 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 1,662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 5% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 14.1).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 87.5%).
- •Kelly Liberal Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,662 students compared with 429.
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 Kelly Liberal Arts Academy better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Liberal Arts Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 14.1 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 Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and South High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy: 429. South High: 1,662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Liberal Arts Academy and South High rank in Kansas?
Kelly Liberal Arts Academy is 637th of 686 and South High is 289th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).