Colby Middle School vs Forest Spring Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 544 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colby Middle School
Colby · Public middle · Grades 5–8
293 students
Forest Spring Middle School
Spring Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
| Measure | Colby Middle School Colby, Kansas | Forest Spring Middle School Spring Hill, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #114 of 205 | #1 of 205 |
| National rank | #11023 of 15,369 | #648 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Colby | Spring Hill |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Spring Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 34.2).
- •Forest Spring Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 35.2%).
- •Forest Spring Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Forest Spring Middle School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 293.
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 Colby Middle School better than Forest Spring Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Spring Middle School ranks higher (85.9 vs 34.2 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 Colby Middle School and Forest Spring Middle School?
About 544 km in a straight line, between Colby and Spring Hill in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colby Middle School: 293. Forest Spring Middle School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colby Middle School and Forest Spring Middle School rank in Kansas?
Colby Middle School is 114th of 205 and Forest Spring Middle School is 1st of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).