Danby-Rush Tower Middle vs Festus Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Danby-Rush Tower Middle
Festus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students
Festus Early Childhood Center
Festus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
141 students
| Measure | Danby-Rush Tower Middle Festus, Missouri | Festus Early Childhood Center Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #104 of 392 | – |
| National rank | #4964 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 246 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Festus | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Festus Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 27.6%).
- •Festus Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.7).
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle is the larger school with 246 students compared with 141.
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 Danby-Rush Tower Middle better than Festus Early Childhood Center?
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 Danby-Rush Tower Middle and Festus Early Childhood Center?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Festus and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danby-Rush Tower Middle: 246. Festus Early Childhood Center: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danby-Rush Tower Middle and Festus Early Childhood Center rank in Missouri?
Danby-Rush Tower Middle is 104th of 392 and Festus Early Childhood Center is unranked among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).