Valley Center Middle School vs Wheatland Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 731 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
Wheatland Elem
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades K–3
325 students
| Measure | Valley Center Middle School Valley Center, Kansas | Wheatland Elem Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #85 of 205 | #80 of 686 |
| National rank | #9899 of 15,369 | #10041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 802 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Valley Center | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheatland Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 39.7).
- •Wheatland Elem does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Wheatland Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Wheatland Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Wheatland Elem does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.4).
- •Valley Center Middle School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 325.
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 Middle School better than Wheatland Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Wheatland Elem ranks higher (71.9 vs 39.7 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 Middle School and Wheatland Elem?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Valley Center and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Center Middle School: 802. Wheatland Elem: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Center Middle School and Wheatland Elem rank in Kansas?
Valley Center Middle School is 85th of 205 and Wheatland Elem is 80th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).