Danby-Rush Tower Middle vs Telegraph Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 285 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
Telegraph Intermediate
Festus · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
230 students
| Measure | Danby-Rush Tower Middle Festus, Missouri | Telegraph Intermediate Festus, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 392 | #441 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4964 of 15,369 | #18363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 246 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Festus | Festus |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 59.8).
- •Telegraph Intermediate does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Telegraph Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 28.7%).
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.4).
- •Danby-Rush Tower Middle is the larger school with 246 students compared with 230.
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 Telegraph Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Danby-Rush Tower Middle ranks higher (62.3 vs 59.8 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 Telegraph Intermediate?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Festus and Festus in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Danby-Rush Tower Middle: 246. Telegraph Intermediate: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Danby-Rush Tower Middle and Telegraph Intermediate rank in Missouri?
Danby-Rush Tower Middle is 104th of 392 and Telegraph Intermediate is 441st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).