Fort Osage High vs Osage Trail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 271 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Osage High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,545 students
Osage Trail Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students
| Measure | Fort Osage High Independence, Missouri | Osage Trail Middle Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 497 | #271 of 392 |
| National rank | #9640 of 16,910 | #9820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,545 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 1,545 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Osage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 40.0).
- •Fort Osage High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Fort Osage High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Fort Osage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 48.4%).
- •Osage Trail Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.8).
- •Fort Osage High is the larger school with 1,545 students compared with 675.
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 Fort Osage High better than Osage Trail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Osage High ranks higher (45.2 vs 40.0 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 Fort Osage High and Osage Trail Middle?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Osage High: 1,545. Osage Trail Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Osage High and Osage Trail Middle rank in Missouri?
Fort Osage High is 316th of 497 and Osage Trail Middle is 271st of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).