Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 vs Iola Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
Burlington · Public middle · Grades 5–8
242 students
Iola Middle School
Iola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
238 students
| Measure | Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 Burlington, Kansas | Iola Middle School Iola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 205 | #137 of 205 |
| National rank | #8864 of 15,369 | #11881 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 16% |
| city | Burlington | Iola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 30.2).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 does better on math proficiency (30% vs 16%).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 61.8%).
- •Iola Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.0).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is the larger school with 242 students compared with 238.
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 Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 better than Iola Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks higher (44.3 vs 30.2 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 Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Iola Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Iola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8: 242. Iola Middle School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Iola Middle School rank in Kansas?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is 71st of 205 and Iola Middle School is 137th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).