Mill Valley High School vs Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 270 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
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students
| Measure | Mill Valley High School Shawnee, Kansas | Northwest High Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 296 | #247 of 296 |
| National rank | #6239 of 16,910 | #14326 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,432 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 1,432 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Shawnee | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 25.3).
- •Mill Valley High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Mill Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Mill Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 61.7%).
- •Mill Valley High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Mill Valley High School is the larger school with 1,432 students compared with 1,424.
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 Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Valley High School ranks higher (58.3 vs 25.3 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 Northwest High?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Valley High School: 1,432. Northwest High: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Valley High School and Northwest High rank in Kansas?
Mill Valley High School is 14th of 296 and Northwest High is 247th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).