Belle Plaine Middle vs Hugoton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 361 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Plaine Middle
Belle Plaine · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
Hugoton Middle
Hugoton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
161 students
| Measure | Belle Plaine Middle Belle Plaine, Kansas | Hugoton Middle Hugoton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 205 | #164 of 205 |
| National rank | #11798 of 15,369 | #12892 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 162 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Belle Plaine | Hugoton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Plaine Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 24.8).
- •Hugoton Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 61.5%).
- •Belle Plaine Middle does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Belle Plaine Middle is the larger school with 162 students compared with 161.
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 Belle Plaine Middle better than Hugoton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Plaine Middle ranks higher (30.6 vs 24.8 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 Belle Plaine Middle and Hugoton Middle?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Belle Plaine and Hugoton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Plaine Middle: 162. Hugoton Middle: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Plaine Middle and Hugoton Middle rank in Kansas?
Belle Plaine Middle is 131st of 205 and Hugoton Middle is 164th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).