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Gardner Edgerton High School vs. De Soto High School

Should you attend Gardner Edgerton High School or De Soto High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gardner Edgerton High School
425 N. Waverly Road
Gardner, KS 66030
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
De Soto High School
35000 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Gardner Edgerton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

De Soto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,766 students in grades 9-12, Gardner Edgerton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 968 students in grades 9-12, De Soto High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,766 students
968 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gardner Edgerton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at De Soto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gardner Edgerton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at De Soto High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gardner Edgerton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at De Soto High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gardner Edgerton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gardner Edgerton School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at De Soto High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the De Soto School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#959 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Bottom 50%)
#421 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gardner Edgerton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of De Soto High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
37%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Edgerton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Soto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
39%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Edgerton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Soto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in KS)
49%
(Top 30% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gardner Edgerton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at De Soto High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 10% in KS)
96%
(Top 5% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gardner Edgerton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of De Soto High School with the average graduation rate observed in the De Soto School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gardner Edgerton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of De Soto High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
462
237
Grade 10 Students
449
256
Grade 11 Students
441
238
Grade 12 Students
414
237

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gardner Edgerton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at De Soto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gardner Edgerton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at De Soto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gardner Edgerton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at De Soto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gardner Edgerton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at De Soto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gardner Edgerton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at De Soto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gardner Edgerton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gardner Edgerton School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at De Soto High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the De Soto School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gardner Edgerton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of De Soto High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gardner Edgerton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at De Soto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gardner Edgerton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gardner Edgerton School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at De Soto High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the De Soto School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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