Fort Riley Middle School vs Overland Trail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Riley Middle School
Fort Riley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Fort Riley Middle School Fort Riley, Kansas | Overland Trail Middle Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 205 | #19 of 205 |
| National rank | #9142 of 15,369 | #4149 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 45% |
| city | Fort Riley | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overland Trail Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 43.1).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 40.9%).
- •Fort Riley Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.3).
- •Fort Riley Middle School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 540.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Riley Middle School better than Overland Trail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overland Trail Middle ranks higher (66.2 vs 43.1 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 Fort Riley Middle School and Overland Trail Middle?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Fort Riley and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Riley Middle School: 541. Overland Trail Middle: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Riley Middle School and Overland Trail Middle rank in Kansas?
Fort Riley Middle School is 77th of 205 and Overland Trail Middle is 19th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).