Humboldt Middle School vs Riverside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 221 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
144 students
Riverside Middle School
Wathena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
| Measure | Humboldt Middle School Humboldt, Kansas | Riverside Middle School Wathena, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 205 | #170 of 205 |
| National rank | #9273 of 15,369 | #13257 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 144 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Humboldt | Wathena |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Humboldt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 22.9).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Humboldt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 58%).
- •Riverside Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.1).
- •Humboldt Middle School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 143.
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 Humboldt Middle School better than Riverside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Humboldt Middle School ranks higher (42.5 vs 22.9 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 Humboldt Middle School and Riverside Middle School?
About 221 km in a straight line, between Humboldt and Wathena in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Humboldt Middle School: 144. Riverside Middle School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Humboldt Middle School and Riverside Middle School rank in Kansas?
Humboldt Middle School is 81st of 205 and Riverside Middle School is 170th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).