Fort Scott Middle School vs Independence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 112 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Scott Middle School
Fort Scott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
376 students
| Measure | Fort Scott Middle School Fort Scott, Kansas | Independence Middle Independence, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 205 | #123 of 205 |
| National rank | #10726 of 15,369 | #11470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 372 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| city | Fort Scott | Independence |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Scott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 32.2).
- •Independence Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Independence Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Fort Scott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 74.7%).
- •Fort Scott Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Independence Middle is the larger school with 376 students compared with 372.
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 Fort Scott Middle School better than Independence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Scott Middle School ranks higher (35.6 vs 32.2 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 Fort Scott Middle School and Independence Middle?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Fort Scott and Independence in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Scott Middle School: 372. Independence Middle: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Scott Middle School and Independence Middle rank in Kansas?
Fort Scott Middle School is 103rd of 205 and Independence Middle is 123rd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).