Chester Boren Middle vs Oak Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 173 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
Oak Grove Middle
Oak Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
| Measure | Chester Boren Middle Centralia, Missouri | Oak Grove Middle Oak Grove, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 392 | #89 of 392 |
| National rank | #4411 of 15,369 | #4596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 302 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Centralia | Oak Grove |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.8 vs 64.0).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Oak Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Chester Boren Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 31.6%).
- •Oak Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.6).
- •Chester Boren Middle is the larger school with 302 students compared with 301.
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 Oak Grove Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Boren Middle and Oak Grove Middle?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Oak Grove in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Boren Middle: 302. Oak Grove Middle: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Boren Middle and Oak Grove Middle rank in Missouri?
Chester Boren Middle is 84th of 392 and Oak Grove Middle is 89th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).