Bowles Elem. vs Rockwood South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowles Elem.
Fenton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
Rockwood South Middle
Fenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
| Measure | Bowles Elem. Fenton, Missouri | Rockwood South Middle Fenton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #235 of 1,159 | #58 of 392 |
| National rank | #11058 of 50,301 | #3467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 266 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Fenton | Fenton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.3 vs 69.5).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Bowles Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 20.2%).
- •Rockwood South Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Rockwood South Middle is the larger school with 817 students compared with 266.
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 Bowles Elem. better than Rockwood South Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowles Elem. and Rockwood South Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fenton and Fenton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowles Elem.: 266. Rockwood South Middle: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowles Elem. and Rockwood South Middle rank in Missouri?
Bowles Elem. is 235th of 1,159 and Rockwood South Middle is 58th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).