South Central Elementary School vs Valley Heights Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 370 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Central Elementary School
Protection · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
121 students
Valley Heights Elem
Blue Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
120 students
| Measure | South Central Elementary School Protection, Kansas | Valley Heights Elem Blue Rapids, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 686 | #176 of 686 |
| National rank | #27052 of 50,301 | #17686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 121 | 120 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Protection | Blue Rapids |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Heights Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 47.2).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 63.6%).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •South Central Elementary School is the larger school with 121 students compared with 120.
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 South Central Elementary School better than Valley Heights Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Heights Elem ranks higher (60.8 vs 47.2 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 South Central Elementary School and Valley Heights Elem?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Protection and Blue Rapids in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Central Elementary School: 121. Valley Heights Elem: 120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Central Elementary School and Valley Heights Elem rank in Kansas?
South Central Elementary School is 337th of 686 and Valley Heights Elem is 176th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).