Baxter Springs High vs Riverton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Springs High
Baxter Springs · Public high · Grades 7–12
361 students
Riverton Middle
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students
| Measure | Baxter Springs High Baxter Springs, Kansas | Riverton Middle Riverton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 296 | #133 of 205 |
| National rank | #13202 of 16,910 | #11812 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 361 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Baxter Springs | Riverton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.6 vs 30.6).
- •Baxter Springs High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Riverton Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Riverton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Riverton Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Baxter Springs High is the larger school with 361 students compared with 147.
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 Baxter Springs High better than Riverton Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baxter Springs High and Riverton Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Baxter Springs and Riverton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Springs High: 361. Riverton Middle: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Springs High and Riverton Middle rank in Kansas?
Baxter Springs High is 192nd of 296 and Riverton Middle is 133rd of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).