Carbondale Attendance Center vs Pauline South Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 13 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
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
| Measure | Carbondale Attendance Center Carbondale, Kansas | Pauline South Intermediate Wakarusa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 205 | #117 of 205 |
| National rank | #8705 of 15,369 | #11057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 370 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Carbondale | Wakarusa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbondale Attendance Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 34.1).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 69%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Carbondale Attendance Center is the larger school with 370 students compared with 277.
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 Pauline South Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Carbondale Attendance Center ranks higher (45.0 vs 34.1 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 Pauline South Intermediate?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Carbondale and Wakarusa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbondale Attendance Center: 370. Pauline South Intermediate: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbondale Attendance Center and Pauline South Intermediate rank in Kansas?
Carbondale Attendance Center is 66th of 205 and Pauline South Intermediate is 117th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).