Abilene Middle School vs Circle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abilene Middle School
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
Circle Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
312 students
| Measure | Abilene Middle School Abilene, Kansas | Circle Middle School Benton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 205 | #119 of 205 |
| National rank | #10153 of 15,369 | #11299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 319 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Abilene | Benton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abilene Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 32.9).
- •Abilene Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Abilene Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Circle Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 56.4%).
- •Abilene Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Abilene Middle School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 312.
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 Abilene Middle School better than Circle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Abilene Middle School ranks higher (38.5 vs 32.9 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 Abilene Middle School and Circle Middle School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Benton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abilene Middle School: 319. Circle Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abilene Middle School and Circle Middle School rank in Kansas?
Abilene Middle School is 93rd of 205 and Circle Middle School is 119th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).