Frontier Trail Middle School vs Pittsburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students
Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students
| Measure | Frontier Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas | Pittsburg Middle School Pittsburg, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 205 | #92 of 205 |
| National rank | #5815 of 15,369 | #10094 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 693 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Olathe | Pittsburg |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 38.8).
- •Frontier Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Frontier Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Frontier Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Pittsburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Frontier Trail Middle School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 692.
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 Frontier Trail Middle School better than Pittsburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Trail Middle School ranks higher (58.4 vs 38.8 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 Frontier Trail Middle School and Pittsburg Middle School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Pittsburg in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Trail Middle School: 693. Pittsburg Middle School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Trail Middle School and Pittsburg Middle School rank in Kansas?
Frontier Trail Middle School is 31st of 205 and Pittsburg Middle School is 92nd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).