Pauline South Intermediate vs Washburn Rural Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students
Washburn Rural Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
966 students
| Measure | Pauline South Intermediate Wakarusa, Kansas | Washburn Rural Middle School Topeka, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 205 | #44 of 205 |
| National rank | #11057 of 15,369 | #7204 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 277 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Wakarusa | Topeka |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washburn Rural Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 34.1).
- •Washburn Rural Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Washburn Rural Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Washburn Rural Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 69%).
- •Pauline South Intermediate does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Washburn Rural Middle School is the larger school with 966 students compared with 277.
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 Pauline South Intermediate better than Washburn Rural Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Washburn Rural Middle School ranks higher (52.0 vs 34.1 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 Pauline South Intermediate and Washburn Rural Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Wakarusa and Topeka in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pauline South Intermediate: 277. Washburn Rural Middle School: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pauline South Intermediate and Washburn Rural Middle School rank in Kansas?
Pauline South Intermediate is 117th of 205 and Washburn Rural Middle School is 44th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).