Manhattan High School vs Southeast High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan High School
Manhattan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,087 students
Southeast High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
| Measure | Manhattan High School Manhattan, Kansas | Southeast High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 296 | #290 of 296 |
| National rank | #9864 of 16,910 | #16234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,087 | 2,066 |
| Enrollment | 2,087 | 2,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 10% |
| city | Manhattan | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 13.9).
- •Manhattan High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 10%).
- •Manhattan High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 13%).
- •Manhattan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 79.3%).
- •Manhattan High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
- •Manhattan High School is the larger school with 2,087 students compared with 2,066.
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 Manhattan High School better than Southeast High?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan High School ranks higher (44.3 vs 13.9 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 Manhattan High School and Southeast High?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan High School: 2,087. Southeast High: 2,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan High School and Southeast High rank in Kansas?
Manhattan High School is 72nd of 296 and Southeast High is 290th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).