Bert Bowes Middle School vs Dr Kearney Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Bowes Middle School
Fort St John ยท Public middle
1,506 students
Dr Kearney Middle School
Fort St John ยท Public middle
1,842 students
| Measure | Bert Bowes Middle School Fort St John, British Columbia | Dr Kearney Middle School Fort St John, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #918 of 1,275 | #1052 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #918 of 1,275 | #1052 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 1,506 | 1,842 |
| Enrolment | 1,506 | 1,842 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 6 | โ | โ |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | โ | โ |
| OSSLT pass rate | โ | โ |
| Low-income households | โ | โ |
| Parents without a credential | โ | โ |
| First language not English | โ | โ |
| Special education | โ | โ |
| Identified as gifted | โ | โ |
| FSA literacy score | 454 | 435 |
| FSA numeracy score | 411 | 401 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | โ | โ |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | โ | โ |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | 454 | 435 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | 411 | 401 |
| city or town | Fort St John | Fort St John |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBert Bowes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.1 vs 17.8).
- โขDr Kearney Middle School is the larger school with 1,842 students compared with 1,506.
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Bert Bowes Middle School better than Dr Kearney Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bert Bowes Middle School ranks higher (28.1 vs 17.8 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 Bert Bowes Middle School and Dr Kearney Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort St John and Fort St John in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bert Bowes Middle School: 1,506. Dr Kearney Middle School: 1,842. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bert Bowes Middle School and Dr Kearney Middle School rank in British Columbia?
Bert Bowes Middle School is 918th of 1,275 and Dr Kearney Middle School is 1052nd of 1,275 among middle schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).