Desoto Jr. High vs Hillsboro Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 11 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
Hillsboro Jr. High
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
492 students
| Measure | Desoto Jr. High Desoto, Missouri | Hillsboro Jr. High Hillsboro, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 392 | #161 of 392 |
| National rank | #8327 of 15,369 | #6709 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 338 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | Desoto | Hillsboro |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsboro Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.8).
- •Hillsboro Jr. High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Hillsboro Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Hillsboro Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 47.9%).
- •Desoto Jr. High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Hillsboro Jr. High is the larger school with 492 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 Hillsboro Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsboro Jr. High ranks higher (54.3 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 Hillsboro Jr. High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Hillsboro in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Jr. High: 338. Hillsboro Jr. High: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Jr. High and Hillsboro Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Desoto Jr. High is 218th of 392 and Hillsboro Jr. High is 161st of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).