Northwest High vs Wilbur Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest High
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,424 students
Wilbur Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
822 students
| Measure | Northwest High Wichita, Kansas | Wilbur Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 296 | #155 of 205 |
| National rank | #14326 of 16,910 | #12560 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,424 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 25.3).
- •Northwest High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Wilbur Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Wilbur Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 822.
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 Northwest High better than Wilbur Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur Middle School ranks higher (26.7 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 Northwest High and Wilbur Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest High: 1,424. Wilbur Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest High and Wilbur Middle School rank in Kansas?
Northwest High is 247th of 296 and Wilbur Middle School is 155th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).