Fort Scott Middle School vs Winfield Scott Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 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
Winfield Scott Elem
Fort Scott · Public elementary · Grades K–2
311 students
| Measure | Fort Scott Middle School Fort Scott, Kansas | Winfield Scott Elem Fort Scott, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 205 | #200 of 686 |
| National rank | #10726 of 15,369 | #19329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 372 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Fort Scott | Fort Scott |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winfield Scott Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 35.6).
- •Fort Scott Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 70.4%).
- •Winfield Scott Elem does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.6).
- •Fort Scott Middle School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 311.
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 Winfield Scott Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Winfield Scott Elem ranks higher (58.4 vs 35.6 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 Fort Scott Middle School and Winfield Scott Elem?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Scott and Fort Scott in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Scott Middle School: 372. Winfield Scott Elem: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Scott Middle School and Winfield Scott Elem rank in Kansas?
Fort Scott Middle School is 103rd of 205 and Winfield Scott Elem is 200th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).