Altoona-Midway Middle/High School vs Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 6–12
79 students
Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School
Otis · Public high · Grades 6–12
81 students
| Measure | Altoona-Midway Middle/High School Buffalo, Kansas | Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School Otis, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 296 | #145 of 296 |
| National rank | #14605 of 16,910 | #12049 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 79 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Buffalo | Otis |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 23.8).
- •Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 64.6%).
- •Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 7.9).
- •Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 79.
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 Altoona-Midway Middle/High School better than Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School ranks higher (35.7 vs 23.8 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 Altoona-Midway Middle/High School and Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Otis in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School: 79. Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona-Midway Middle/High School and Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School rank in Kansas?
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School is 255th of 296 and Otis-Bison Junior/Senior High School is 145th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).