Hutchinson Middle School 8 vs Prairie Hills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hutchinson Middle School 8
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
264 students
Prairie Hills Middle
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
532 students
| Measure | Hutchinson Middle School 8 Hutchinson, Kansas | Prairie Hills Middle Hutchinson, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 205 | #67 of 205 |
| National rank | #13357 of 15,369 | #8743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 35% |
| city | Hutchinson | Hutchinson |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Hills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 22.3).
- •Prairie Hills Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •Prairie Hills Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 20%).
- •Prairie Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 75.8%).
- •Hutchinson Middle School 8 does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Prairie Hills Middle is the larger school with 532 students compared with 264.
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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 better than Prairie Hills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Hills Middle ranks higher (44.9 vs 22.3 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 Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Prairie Hills Middle?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Hutchinson and Hutchinson in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hutchinson Middle School 8: 264. Prairie Hills Middle: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Prairie Hills Middle rank in Kansas?
Hutchinson Middle School 8 is 171st of 205 and Prairie Hills Middle is 67th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).