Sedgwick High vs Valley Center High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sedgwick High
Sedgwick · Public high · Grades 7–12
238 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
| Measure | Sedgwick High Sedgwick, Kansas | Valley Center High Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 296 | #114 of 296 |
| National rank | #10343 of 16,910 | #11418 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 238 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Sedgwick | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sedgwick High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 38.2).
- •Valley Center High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Sedgwick High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Sedgwick High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 41.3%).
- •Sedgwick High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.9).
- •Valley Center High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 238.
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 Sedgwick High better than Valley Center High?
On the Success Index (US), Sedgwick High ranks higher (42.5 vs 38.2 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 Sedgwick High and Valley Center High?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Sedgwick and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sedgwick High: 238. Valley Center High: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sedgwick High and Valley Center High rank in Kansas?
Sedgwick High is 88th of 296 and Valley Center High is 114th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).