Liberal Sr High vs Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 318 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberal Sr High
Liberal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students
| Measure | Liberal Sr High Liberal, Kansas | Northwest High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 296 | #247 of 296 |
| National rank | #16165 of 16,910 | #14326 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,421 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 24% |
| city | Liberal | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 14.3).
- •Northwest High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 86.3%).
- •Liberal Sr High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 1,421.
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 Liberal Sr High better than Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High ranks higher (25.3 vs 14.3 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 Liberal Sr High and Northwest High?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Liberal and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberal Sr High: 1,421. Northwest High: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberal Sr High and Northwest High rank in Kansas?
Liberal Sr High is 288th of 296 and Northwest High is 247th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).