Overland Trail Middle vs Shawnee Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland Trail Middle
Overland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
Shawnee Heights Middle
Tecumseh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
540 students
| Measure | Overland Trail Middle Overland Park, Kansas | Shawnee Heights Middle Tecumseh, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 205 | #76 of 205 |
| National rank | #4149 of 15,369 | #9132 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 540 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| city | Overland Park | Tecumseh |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overland Trail Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 43.2).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 42.6%).
- •Overland Trail Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
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 Overland Trail Middle better than Shawnee Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overland Trail Middle ranks higher (66.2 vs 43.2 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 Overland Trail Middle and Shawnee Heights Middle?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Tecumseh in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland Trail Middle: 540. Shawnee Heights Middle: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland Trail Middle and Shawnee Heights Middle rank in Kansas?
Overland Trail Middle is 19th of 205 and Shawnee Heights Middle is 76th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).