Jordan Middle vs South St. Paul Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan Middle
Jordan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
528 students
South St. Paul Middle School
South Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Jordan Middle Jordan, Minnesota | South St. Paul Middle School South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 266 | #183 of 266 |
| National rank | #1647 of 15,369 | #6489 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 528 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Jordan | South Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jordan Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 55.4).
- •Jordan Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 64.7%).
- •South St. Paul Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.1).
- •South St. Paul Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 528.
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 Jordan Middle better than South St. Paul Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan Middle ranks higher (79.0 vs 55.4 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 Jordan Middle and South St. Paul Middle School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Jordan and South Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan Middle: 528. South St. Paul Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan Middle and South St. Paul Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Jordan Middle is 28th of 266 and South St. Paul Middle School is 183rd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).