Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 vs Perry-Lecompton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 102 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
Perry-Lecompton Middle
Perry · Public middle · Grades 5–8
234 students
| Measure | Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 Burlington, Kansas | Perry-Lecompton Middle Perry, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 205 | #135 of 205 |
| National rank | #8864 of 15,369 | #11836 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 242 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| city | Burlington | Perry |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 30.5).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Perry-Lecompton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 45%).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.6).
- •Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is the larger school with 242 students compared with 234.
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 Perry-Lecompton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 ranks higher (44.3 vs 30.5 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 Perry-Lecompton Middle?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Perry in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8: 242. Perry-Lecompton Middle: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 and Perry-Lecompton Middle rank in Kansas?
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 is 71st of 205 and Perry-Lecompton Middle is 135th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).