Ava Middle vs Clinton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 184 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
Clinton Middle
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students
| Measure | Ava Middle Ava, Missouri | Clinton Middle Clinton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 392 | #222 of 392 |
| National rank | #10229 of 15,369 | #8528 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% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Ava | Clinton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 38.2).
- •Clinton Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Clinton Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Clinton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 51.6%).
- •Ava Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •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 Clinton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Middle ranks higher (45.9 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 Clinton Middle?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Ava and Clinton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ava Middle: 386. Clinton Middle: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ava Middle and Clinton Middle rank in Missouri?
Ava Middle is 285th of 392 and Clinton Middle is 222nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).