Hiawatha Middle School vs Pauline South Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Middle School
Hiawatha · Public middle · Grades 5–8
278 students
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Middle School Hiawatha, Kansas | Pauline South Intermediate Wakarusa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 205 | #117 of 205 |
| National rank | #9205 of 15,369 | #11057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 278 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | Hiawatha | Wakarusa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 34.1).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Hiawatha Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 69%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •Hiawatha Middle School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Hiawatha Middle School better than Pauline South Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Middle School ranks higher (42.8 vs 34.1 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 Hiawatha Middle School and Pauline South Intermediate?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Hiawatha and Wakarusa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Middle School: 278. Pauline South Intermediate: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Middle School and Pauline South Intermediate rank in Kansas?
Hiawatha Middle School is 79th of 205 and Pauline South Intermediate is 117th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).