Black Hawk Middle vs North Kirkwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Hawk Middle
Warrenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
North Kirkwood Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Middle Warrenton, Missouri | North Kirkwood Middle Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #192 of 392 | #5 of 392 |
| National rank | #7720 of 15,369 | #651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 68% |
| city | Warrenton | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Kirkwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 49.6).
- •North Kirkwood Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •North Kirkwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 43%).
- •North Kirkwood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 44.4%).
- •Black Hawk Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •North Kirkwood Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 696.
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 Black Hawk Middle better than North Kirkwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), North Kirkwood Middle ranks higher (85.9 vs 49.6 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 Black Hawk Middle and North Kirkwood Middle?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Warrenton and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Middle: 696. North Kirkwood Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Middle and North Kirkwood Middle rank in Missouri?
Black Hawk Middle is 192nd of 392 and North Kirkwood Middle is 5th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).