Danby-Rush Tower Middle vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 728 m 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
Jefferson High School
Festus · Public high · Grades 9–12
300 students
| Measure | Danby-Rush Tower Middle Festus, Missouri | Jefferson High School Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 392 | #43 of 497 |
| National rank | #4964 of 15,369 | #2644 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 246 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64.5% |
| city | Festus | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 62.3).
- •Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 27.6%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 246.
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 Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High School ranks higher (72.7 vs 62.3 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 Danby-Rush Tower Middle and Jefferson High School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Festus and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danby-Rush Tower Middle: 246. Jefferson High School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danby-Rush Tower Middle and Jefferson High School rank in Missouri?
Danby-Rush Tower Middle is 104th of 392 and Jefferson High School is 43rd of 497 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).