Olathe Northwest High School vs Prairie Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 777 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,958 students
Prairie Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
| Measure | Olathe Northwest High School Olathe, Kansas | Prairie Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 296 | #7 of 205 |
| National rank | #4627 of 16,910 | #2450 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,958 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 64.6).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 14.6%).
- •Prairie Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Olathe Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 709.
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 Olathe Northwest High School better than Prairie Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Trail Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 64.6 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 Olathe Northwest High School and Prairie Trail Middle School?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olathe Northwest High School: 1,958. Prairie Trail Middle School: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olathe Northwest High School and Prairie Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Olathe Northwest High School is 4th of 296 and Prairie Trail Middle School is 7th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).