Altoona-Midway Middle/High School vs Wakefield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 209 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
Wakefield High
Wakefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
80 students
| Measure | Altoona-Midway Middle/High School Buffalo, Kansas | Wakefield High Wakefield, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 296 | #222 of 296 |
| National rank | #14605 of 16,910 | #13711 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 79 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 79 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Buffalo | Wakefield |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 23.8).
- •Altoona-Midway Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Wakefield High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Wakefield High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 64.6%).
- •Altoona-Midway Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.4).
- •Wakefield High is the larger school with 80 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 Wakefield High?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield High ranks higher (28.3 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 Wakefield High?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Wakefield in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School: 79. Wakefield High: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona-Midway Middle/High School and Wakefield High rank in Kansas?
Altoona-Midway Middle/High School is 255th of 296 and Wakefield High is 222nd of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).