Paola Middle vs Sunflower Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 555 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paola Middle
Paola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Sunflower Elem
Paola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
373 students
| Measure | Paola Middle Paola, Kansas | Sunflower Elem Paola, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 205 | #187 of 686 |
| National rank | #10351 of 15,369 | #18619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 413 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| city | Paola | Paola |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunflower Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 37.6).
- •Sunflower Elem does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Sunflower Elem does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Paola Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 40.5%).
- •Paola Middle is the larger school with 413 students compared with 373.
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 Sunflower Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sunflower Elem ranks higher (59.4 vs 37.6 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 Paola Middle and Sunflower Elem?
About 555 m in a straight line, between Paola and Paola in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paola Middle: 413. Sunflower Elem: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paola Middle and Sunflower Elem rank in Kansas?
Paola Middle is 96th of 205 and Sunflower Elem is 187th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).