McLouth High vs Ness City High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 414 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLouth High
McLouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Ness City High
Ness City · Public high · Grades 7–12
122 students
| Measure | McLouth High McLouth, Kansas | Ness City High Ness City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 296 | #217 of 296 |
| National rank | #12437 of 16,910 | #13608 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 125 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 5% |
| city | McLouth | Ness City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLouth High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 28.8).
- •McLouth High does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 5%).
- •McLouth High does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Ness City High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 42.4%).
- •Ness City High does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.4).
- •McLouth High is the larger school with 125 students compared with 122.
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 McLouth High better than Ness City High?
On the Success Index (US), McLouth High ranks higher (34.0 vs 28.8 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 McLouth High and Ness City High?
About 414 km in a straight line, between McLouth and Ness City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLouth High: 125. Ness City High: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLouth High and Ness City High rank in Kansas?
McLouth High is 166th of 296 and Ness City High is 217th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).