Valley Center High vs West Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.4 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
West Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–3
264 students
| Measure | Valley Center High Valley Center, Kansas | West Elem Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 296 | #261 of 686 |
| National rank | #11418 of 16,910 | #23579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,011 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 52% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 38.2).
- •West Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •West Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Valley Center High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 53.4%).
- •West Elem does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.9).
- •Valley Center High is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 264.
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 West Elem?
On the Success Index (US), West Elem ranks higher (52.3 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 West Elem?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Center High: 1,011. West Elem: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Center High and West Elem rank in Kansas?
Valley Center High is 114th of 296 and West Elem is 261st of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).