Central Middle vs North Co. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Park Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
North Co. Middle
Desloge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
364 students
| Measure | Central Middle Park Hills, Missouri | North Co. Middle Desloge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 392 | #266 of 392 |
| National rank | #9357 of 15,369 | #9582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 442 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| city | Park Hills | Desloge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 41.1).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •North Co. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 56.6%).
- •North Co. Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 442 students compared with 364.
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 Middle better than North Co. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (42.1 vs 41.1 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 Middle and North Co. Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Desloge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 442. North Co. Middle: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and North Co. Middle rank in Missouri?
Central Middle is 253rd of 392 and North Co. Middle is 266th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).