Ava Middle vs Bayless Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ava Middle
Ava · Public middle · Grades 5–8
386 students
Bayless Junior High
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Ava Middle Ava, Missouri | Bayless Junior High ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 392 | #243 of 392 |
| National rank | #10229 of 15,369 | #9052 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 39% |
| city | Ava | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayless Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 38.2).
- •Bayless Junior High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Bayless Junior High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Ava Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 60.3%).
- •Ava Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Ava Middle is the larger school with 386 students compared with 385.
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 Ava Middle better than Bayless Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Bayless Junior High ranks higher (43.5 vs 38.2 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 Ava Middle and Bayless Junior High?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Ava and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ava Middle: 386. Bayless Junior High: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ava Middle and Bayless Junior High rank in Missouri?
Ava Middle is 285th of 392 and Bayless Junior High is 243rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).