Chase Middle School vs Royster Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chase Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Royster Middle School
Chanute · Public middle · Grades 6–8
389 students
| Measure | Chase Middle School Topeka, Kansas | Royster Middle School Chanute, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 205 | #121 of 205 |
| National rank | #13206 of 15,369 | #11387 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| city | Topeka | Chanute |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royster Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 23.1).
- •Chase Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Royster Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Royster Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 95.9%).
- •Chase Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.0).
- •Chase Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 389.
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 Chase Middle School better than Royster Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Royster Middle School ranks higher (32.6 vs 23.1 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 Chase Middle School and Royster Middle School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Topeka and Chanute in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Middle School: 390. Royster Middle School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Middle School and Royster Middle School rank in Kansas?
Chase Middle School is 169th of 205 and Royster Middle School is 121st of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).