Chester Boren Middle vs Hallsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Boren Middle
Centralia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students
Hallsville Middle
Hallsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Chester Boren Middle Centralia, Missouri | Hallsville Middle Hallsville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 392 | #121 of 392 |
| National rank | #4411 of 15,369 | #5349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Centralia | Hallsville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Boren Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 60.6).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Hallsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 27.5%).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Hallsville Middle is the larger school with 340 students compared with 302.
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 Chester Boren Middle better than Hallsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Boren Middle ranks higher (64.8 vs 60.6 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 Chester Boren Middle and Hallsville Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Hallsville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Boren Middle: 302. Hallsville Middle: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Boren Middle and Hallsville Middle rank in Missouri?
Chester Boren Middle is 84th of 392 and Hallsville Middle is 121st of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).