Desoto Jr. High vs Hallsville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desoto Jr. High
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
338 students
Hallsville Middle
Hallsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Desoto Jr. High Desoto, Missouri | Hallsville Middle Hallsville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 392 | #121 of 392 |
| National rank | #8327 of 15,369 | #5349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| city | Desoto | Hallsville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hallsville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 46.8).
- •Hallsville Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Hallsville Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Hallsville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 47.9%).
- •Desoto Jr. High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Hallsville Middle is the larger school with 340 students compared with 338.
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 Desoto Jr. High better than Hallsville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hallsville Middle ranks higher (60.6 vs 46.8 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 Desoto Jr. High and Hallsville Middle?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Hallsville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Jr. High: 338. Hallsville Middle: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Jr. High and Hallsville Middle rank in Missouri?
Desoto Jr. High is 218th of 392 and Hallsville Middle is 121st of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).