Marais Des Cygnes Valley High vs Opportunity Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High
Melvern · Public high · Grades 9–12
53 students
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students
| Measure | Marais Des Cygnes Valley High Melvern, Kansas | Opportunity Academy Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 53 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 53 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Melvern | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Opportunity Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 28.6).
- •Marais Des Cygnes Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 84.9%).
- •Marais Des Cygnes Valley High does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.3).
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 Marais Des Cygnes Valley High better than Opportunity Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Opportunity Academy ranks higher (31.0 vs 28.6 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 Marais Des Cygnes Valley High and Opportunity Academy?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Melvern and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High: 53. Opportunity Academy: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marais Des Cygnes Valley High and Opportunity Academy rank in Kansas?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is unranked and Opportunity Academy is unranked among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).