Marais Des Cygnes Valley High vs Pike Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 233 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
Pike Valley High
Scandia · Public high · Grades 9–12
51 students
| Measure | Marais Des Cygnes Valley High Melvern, Kansas | Pike Valley High Scandia, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 53 | 51 |
| Enrollment | 53 | 51 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 49.5% |
| city | Melvern | Scandia |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pike Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 28.6).
- •Pike Valley High does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Pike Valley High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Pike Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 60.4%).
- •Pike Valley High does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 8.8).
- •Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is the larger school with 53 students compared with 51.
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 Pike Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pike Valley High ranks higher (49.5 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 Pike Valley High?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Melvern and Scandia in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High: 53. Pike Valley High: 51. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marais Des Cygnes Valley High and Pike Valley High rank in Kansas?
Marais Des Cygnes Valley High is unranked and Pike Valley High is unranked among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).