Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School vs Poplar Bluff Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Poplar Bluff · Public middle · Grades 7–8
735 students
| Measure | Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School Columbia, Missouri | Poplar Bluff Jr. High Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 392 | #262 of 392 |
| National rank | #2227 of 15,369 | #9471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 736 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 31% |
| city | Columbia | Poplar Bluff |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 41.6).
- •Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 735.
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 Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School better than Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School ranks higher (75.7 vs 41.6 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 Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School and Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School: 736. Poplar Bluff Jr. High: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School and Poplar Bluff Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School is 30th of 392 and Poplar Bluff Jr. High is 262nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).