Fire Prairie Middle vs Fort Osage High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 640 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fire Prairie Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–6
713 students
Fort Osage High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,545 students
| Measure | Fire Prairie Middle Independence, Missouri | Fort Osage High Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 392 | #316 of 497 |
| National rank | #9360 of 15,369 | #9640 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 1,545 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Osage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 42.1).
- •Fire Prairie Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Fort Osage High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Fort Osage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 57.6%).
- •Fire Prairie Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.8).
- •Fort Osage High is the larger school with 1,545 students compared with 713.
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 Fire Prairie Middle better than Fort Osage High?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Osage High ranks higher (45.2 vs 42.1 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 Fire Prairie Middle and Fort Osage High?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fire Prairie Middle: 713. Fort Osage High: 1,545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fire Prairie Middle and Fort Osage High rank in Missouri?
Fire Prairie Middle is 254th of 392 and Fort Osage High is 316th of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).