Branson Jr. High vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 353 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branson Jr. High
Branson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
694 students
Central Middle
Florissant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students
| Measure | Branson Jr. High Branson, Missouri | Central Middle Florissant, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 392 | #373 of 392 |
| National rank | #6671 of 15,369 | #14457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 694 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 24% |
| city | Branson | Florissant |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branson Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 15.8).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 24%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 100%).
- •Branson Jr. High does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Branson Jr. High is the larger school with 694 students compared with 692.
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 Branson Jr. High better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Branson Jr. High ranks higher (54.4 vs 15.8 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 Branson Jr. High and Central Middle?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Branson and Florissant in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branson Jr. High: 694. Central Middle: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branson Jr. High and Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Branson Jr. High is 159th of 392 and Central Middle is 373rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).