Excelsior Springs Middle vs South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 334 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Springs Middle
Excelsior Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
South Middle
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Excelsior Springs Middle Excelsior Springs, Missouri | South Middle Manchester, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 392 | #32 of 392 |
| National rank | #10290 of 15,369 | #2351 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| city | Excelsior Springs | Manchester |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 37.9).
- •South Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •South Middle does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 34%).
- •South Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 48%).
- •South Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •South Middle is the larger school with 542 students compared with 540.
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 Excelsior Springs Middle better than South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle ranks higher (75.1 vs 37.9 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 Excelsior Springs Middle and South Middle?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Excelsior Springs and Manchester in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Springs Middle: 540. South Middle: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Springs Middle and South Middle rank in Missouri?
Excelsior Springs Middle is 288th of 392 and South Middle is 32nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).