Arrowhead Middle vs Piper Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students
Piper Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Middle Kansas City, Kansas | Piper Middle Kansas City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 205 | #46 of 205 |
| National rank | #13388 of 15,369 | #7436 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 412 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piper Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 22.1).
- •Piper Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Piper Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Piper Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 77.7%).
- •Piper Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 412.
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 Arrowhead Middle better than Piper Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Piper Middle ranks higher (51.0 vs 22.1 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 Arrowhead Middle and Piper Middle?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Middle: 412. Piper Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Middle and Piper Middle rank in Kansas?
Arrowhead Middle is 172nd of 205 and Piper Middle is 46th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).