Fort Scott Sr High vs Paola High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Scott Sr High
Fort Scott · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Fort Scott Sr High Fort Scott, Kansas | Paola High Paola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 296 | #139 of 296 |
| National rank | #13524 of 16,910 | #11923 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 578 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Fort Scott | Paola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paola High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 29.1).
- •Paola High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Paola High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 47.2%).
- •Fort Scott Sr High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Fort Scott Sr High is the larger school with 578 students compared with 567.
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 Sr High better than Paola High?
On the Success Index (US), Paola High ranks higher (36.2 vs 29.1 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 Scott Sr High and Paola High?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Fort Scott and Paola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Scott Sr High: 578. Paola High: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Scott Sr High and Paola High rank in Kansas?
Fort Scott Sr High is 209th of 296 and Paola High is 139th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).