Paola High vs Paola Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 496 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paola High
Paola · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
| Measure | Paola High Paola, Kansas | Paola Middle Paola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 296 | #96 of 205 |
| National rank | #11923 of 16,910 | #10351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Paola | Paola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paola Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 36.2).
- •Paola Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Paola Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Paola High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 39.5%).
- •Paola Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Paola High is the larger school with 567 students compared with 413.
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 Paola High better than Paola Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paola Middle ranks higher (37.6 vs 36.2 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 Paola High and Paola Middle?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Paola and Paola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paola High: 567. Paola Middle: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paola High and Paola Middle rank in Kansas?
Paola High is 139th of 296 and Paola Middle is 96th of 205 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).