Mulvane High vs Swaney Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mulvane High
Mulvane · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Mulvane High Mulvane, Kansas | Swaney Elem Derby, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 296 | #307 of 686 |
| National rank | #9587 of 16,910 | #25469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 36% |
| city | Mulvane | Derby |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swaney Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 45.4).
- •Swaney Elem does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Mulvane High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 60.7%).
- •Swaney Elem does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Mulvane High is the larger school with 540 students compared with 351.
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 Mulvane High better than Swaney Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Swaney Elem ranks higher (49.6 vs 45.4 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 Mulvane High and Swaney Elem?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Mulvane and Derby in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mulvane High: 540. Swaney Elem: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mulvane High and Swaney Elem rank in Kansas?
Mulvane High is 62nd of 296 and Swaney Elem is 307th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).