Baldwin Junior High School vs Circle Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Junior High School
Baldwin City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
Circle Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
312 students
| Measure | Baldwin Junior High School Baldwin City, Kansas | Circle Middle School Benton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 205 | #119 of 205 |
| National rank | #8418 of 15,369 | #11299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 309 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 20% |
| city | Baldwin City | Benton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldwin Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 32.9).
- •Baldwin Junior High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Baldwin Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Baldwin Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 42%).
- •Circle Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Circle Middle School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 309.
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 Baldwin Junior High School better than Circle Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baldwin Junior High School ranks higher (46.4 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 Baldwin Junior High School and Circle Middle School?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Baldwin City and Benton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Junior High School: 309. Circle Middle School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Junior High School and Circle Middle School rank in Kansas?
Baldwin Junior High School is 56th of 205 and Circle Middle School is 119th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).