Desoto Jr. High vs Pleasant Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 330 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
Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill · Public middle · Grades 7–8
328 students
| Measure | Desoto Jr. High Desoto, Missouri | Pleasant Hill Middle Pleasant Hill, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #218 of 392 | #63 of 392 |
| National rank | #8327 of 15,369 | #3590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 338 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| city | Desoto | Pleasant Hill |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 46.8).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Pleasant Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 47.9%).
- •Desoto Jr. High is the larger school with 338 students compared with 328.
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 Pleasant Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hill Middle ranks higher (68.8 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 Pleasant Hill Middle?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Pleasant Hill in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Jr. High: 338. Pleasant Hill Middle: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Jr. High and Pleasant Hill Middle rank in Missouri?
Desoto Jr. High is 218th of 392 and Pleasant Hill Middle is 63rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).