Mead Middle School vs Sowers Alternative High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
678 students
Sowers Alternative High School
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Mead Middle School Wichita, Kansas | Sowers Alternative High School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 205 | #273 of 296 |
| National rank | #14805 of 15,369 | #14972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 678 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 4.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24.5% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sowers Alternative High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 13.1).
- •Sowers Alternative High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 8%).
- •Sowers Alternative High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 8%).
- •Sowers Alternative High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 95.6%).
- •Sowers Alternative High School does better on students per teacher (4.3 vs 13.6).
- •Mead Middle School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 60.
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 Mead Middle School better than Sowers Alternative High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sowers Alternative High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 13.1 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 Mead Middle School and Sowers Alternative High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Middle School: 678. Sowers Alternative High School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Middle School and Sowers Alternative High School rank in Kansas?
Mead Middle School is 200th of 205 and Sowers Alternative High School is 273rd of 296 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).