Salina High Central vs Salina High South
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salina High Central
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
934 students
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
| Measure | Salina High Central Salina, Kansas | Salina High South Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 296 | #250 of 296 |
| National rank | #13831 of 16,910 | #14428 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 934 | 1,046 |
| Enrollment | 934 | 1,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salina High Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 24.8).
- •Salina High Central does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Salina High Central does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Salina High South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 58.7%).
- •Salina High Central does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Salina High South is the larger school with 1,046 students compared with 934.
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 Salina High Central better than Salina High South?
On the Success Index (US), Salina High Central ranks higher (27.7 vs 24.8 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 Salina High Central and Salina High South?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salina High Central: 934. Salina High South: 1,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salina High Central and Salina High South rank in Kansas?
Salina High Central is 230th of 296 and Salina High South is 250th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).