Central Jr. High vs Scott City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Jr. High
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 7–8
633 students
Scott City Middle
Scott City · Public middle · Grades 5–8
223 students
| Measure | Central Jr. High Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Scott City Middle Scott City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 392 | #239 of 392 |
| National rank | #11118 of 15,369 | #8921 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 633 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Scott City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 33.8).
- •Scott City Middle does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Central Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Scott City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 100%).
- •Scott City Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Central Jr. High is the larger school with 633 students compared with 223.
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 Jr. High better than Scott City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Scott City Middle ranks higher (44.1 vs 33.8 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 Central Jr. High and Scott City Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Scott City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Jr. High: 633. Scott City Middle: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Jr. High and Scott City Middle rank in Missouri?
Central Jr. High is 314th of 392 and Scott City Middle is 239th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).