Central Elementary vs Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
250 students
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
Ferguson · Public middle · Grades 6–6
278 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Ferguson, Missouri | Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1036 of 1,159 | #358 of 392 |
| National rank | #44771 of 50,301 | #13416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 250 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Ferguson | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 20.1).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 69.2%).
- •Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is the larger school with 278 students compared with 250.
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 Central Elementary better than Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr ranks higher (22.0 vs 20.1 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 Central Elementary and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ferguson and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 250. Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr rank in Missouri?
Central Elementary is 1036th of 1,159 and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is 358th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).