Nickerson High vs Prairie View High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 283 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nickerson High
Nickerson · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students
Prairie View High
LaCygne · Public high · Grades 9–12
258 students
| Measure | Nickerson High Nickerson, Kansas | Prairie View High LaCygne, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #227 of 296 | #189 of 296 |
| National rank | #13765 of 16,910 | #13003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Nickerson | LaCygne |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 28.0).
- •Prairie View High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Nickerson High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Prairie View High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 52.9%).
- •Nickerson High does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.9).
- •Prairie View High is the larger school with 258 students compared with 255.
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 Nickerson High better than Prairie View High?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View High ranks higher (31.5 vs 28.0 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 Nickerson High and Prairie View High?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Nickerson and LaCygne in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nickerson High: 255. Prairie View High: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nickerson High and Prairie View High rank in Kansas?
Nickerson High is 227th of 296 and Prairie View High is 189th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).