Desoto Jr. High vs Lawson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 347 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
Lawson Middle
Lawson · Public middle · Grades 5–8
342 students
| Measure | Desoto Jr. High Desoto, Missouri | Lawson Middle Lawson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 392 | #62 of 392 |
| National rank | #8327 of 15,369 | #3569 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 338 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| city | Desoto | Lawson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 46.8).
- •Lawson Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Lawson Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Lawson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 47.9%).
- •Desoto Jr. High does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Lawson Middle is the larger school with 342 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 Lawson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson Middle ranks higher (68.9 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 Lawson Middle?
About 347 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Lawson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Jr. High: 338. Lawson Middle: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Jr. High and Lawson Middle rank in Missouri?
Desoto Jr. High is 218th of 392 and Lawson Middle is 62nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).