Derby Middle Sch vs Mulvane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
Mulvane Middle School
Mulvane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
404 students
| Measure | Derby Middle Sch Derby, Kansas | Mulvane Middle School Mulvane, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 205 | #63 of 205 |
| National rank | #11801 of 15,369 | #8652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 923 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 24% |
| city | Derby | Mulvane |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mulvane Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 30.6).
- •Mulvane Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Mulvane Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Mulvane Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 49.7%).
- •Mulvane Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.9).
- •Derby Middle Sch is the larger school with 923 students compared with 404.
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 Derby Middle Sch better than Mulvane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mulvane Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 30.6 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 Derby Middle Sch and Mulvane Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Derby and Mulvane in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Middle Sch: 923. Mulvane Middle School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Middle Sch and Mulvane Middle School rank in Kansas?
Derby Middle Sch is 132nd of 205 and Mulvane Middle School is 63rd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).