Valley Heights Elem vs Valley Heights Jr/Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Heights Elem
Blue Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
120 students
Valley Heights Jr/Sr High
Blue Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
166 students
| Measure | Valley Heights Elem Blue Rapids, Kansas | Valley Heights Jr/Sr High Blue Rapids, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 686 | #89 of 296 |
| National rank | #17686 of 50,301 | #10346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 120 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Blue Rapids | Blue Rapids |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Heights Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 42.5).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Valley Heights Elem does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Valley Heights Jr/Sr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 57.5%).
- •Valley Heights Jr/Sr High does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Valley Heights Jr/Sr High is the larger school with 166 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 Valley Heights Elem better than Valley Heights Jr/Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Heights Elem ranks higher (60.8 vs 42.5 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 Heights Elem and Valley Heights Jr/Sr High?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Blue Rapids and Blue Rapids in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Heights Elem: 120. Valley Heights Jr/Sr High: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Heights Elem and Valley Heights Jr/Sr High rank in Kansas?
Valley Heights Elem is 176th of 686 and Valley Heights Jr/Sr High is 89th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).