Olathe Northwest High School vs Summit Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.9 km 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
Summit Trail Middle School
Olathe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
576 students
| Measure | Olathe Northwest High School Olathe, Kansas | Summit Trail Middle School Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 296 | #51 of 205 |
| National rank | #4627 of 16,910 | #7839 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,958 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olathe Northwest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 49.1).
- •Olathe Northwest High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Olathe Northwest High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Olathe Northwest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 31.3%).
- •Summit Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Olathe Northwest High School is the larger school with 1,958 students compared with 576.
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 Summit Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Olathe Northwest High School ranks higher (64.6 vs 49.1 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 Olathe Northwest High School and Summit Trail Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olathe Northwest High School: 1,958. Summit Trail Middle School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olathe Northwest High School and Summit Trail Middle School rank in Kansas?
Olathe Northwest High School is 4th of 296 and Summit Trail Middle School is 51st of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).