Kc International-Wallace vs Van Horn High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kc International-Wallace
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
662 students
Van Horn High
Independnce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
| Measure | Kc International-Wallace Kansas City, Missouri | Van Horn High Independnce, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,159 | #421 of 497 |
| National rank | #45102 of 50,301 | #12991 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 662 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Kansas City | Independnce |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Horn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 19.6).
- •Van Horn High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Van Horn High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Van Horn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 100%).
- •Kc International-Wallace does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 16.9).
- •Van Horn High is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 662.
- •Kc International-Wallace is a charter school while Van Horn High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kc International-Wallace better than Van Horn High?
On the Success Index (US), Van Horn High ranks higher (31.6 vs 19.6 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 Kc International-Wallace and Van Horn High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Independnce in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kc International-Wallace: 662. Van Horn High: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kc International-Wallace and Van Horn High rank in Missouri?
Kc International-Wallace is 1045th of 1,159 and Van Horn High is 421st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).