Paola Middle vs Scott City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 527 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Scott City Middle
Scott City · Public middle · Grades 3–8
409 students
| Measure | Paola Middle Paola, Kansas | Scott City Middle Scott City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 205 | #129 of 205 |
| National rank | #10351 of 15,369 | #11736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 413 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Paola | Scott City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paola Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 31.0).
- •Paola Middle does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Paola Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Paola Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 53.3%).
- •Scott City Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.3).
- •Paola Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 409.
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 Middle better than Scott City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paola Middle ranks higher (37.6 vs 31.0 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 Middle and Scott City Middle?
About 527 km in a straight line, between Paola and Scott City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paola Middle: 413. Scott City Middle: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paola Middle and Scott City Middle rank in Kansas?
Paola Middle is 96th of 205 and Scott City Middle is 129th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).