Carbondale Attendance Center vs Fort Scott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbondale Attendance Center
Carbondale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
370 students
Fort Scott Middle School
Fort Scott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
| Measure | Carbondale Attendance Center Carbondale, Kansas | Fort Scott Middle School Fort Scott, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 205 | #103 of 205 |
| National rank | #8705 of 15,369 | #10726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| city | Carbondale | Fort Scott |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Attendance Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 35.6).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 58.3%).
- •Fort Scott Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.9).
- •Fort Scott Middle School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 370.
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 Carbondale Attendance Center better than Fort Scott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Attendance Center ranks higher (45.0 vs 35.6 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 Carbondale Attendance Center and Fort Scott Middle School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Fort Scott in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Attendance Center: 370. Fort Scott Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Attendance Center and Fort Scott Middle School rank in Kansas?
Carbondale Attendance Center is 66th of 205 and Fort Scott Middle School is 103rd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).