Mill Valley High School vs Mize Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Valley High School
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,432 students
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Mill Valley High School Shawnee, Kansas | Mize Elementary School Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 296 | #42 of 686 |
| National rank | #6239 of 16,910 | #5862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,432 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 1,432 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | Shawnee | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mize Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 58.3).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Mill Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 13.3%).
- •Mize Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Mill Valley High School is the larger school with 1,432 students compared with 474.
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 Mill Valley High School better than Mize Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mize Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 58.3 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 Mill Valley High School and Mize Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Valley High School: 1,432. Mize Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Valley High School and Mize Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Mill Valley High School is 14th of 296 and Mize Elementary School is 42nd of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).