Valley Center High vs Valley Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Valley Center High Valley Center, Kansas | Valley Center Middle School Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 296 | #85 of 205 |
| National rank | #11418 of 16,910 | #9899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,011 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Center Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 38.2).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Valley Center High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 44.3%).
- •Valley Center High does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Valley Center High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 802.
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 Valley Center High better than Valley Center Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Center Middle School ranks higher (39.7 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 Valley Center High and Valley Center Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Center High: 1,011. Valley Center Middle School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Center High and Valley Center Middle School rank in Kansas?
Valley Center High is 114th of 296 and Valley Center Middle School is 85th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).