Fair Grove Middle vs Smithville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Grove Middle
Fair Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–8
373 students
Smithville Middle
Smithville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
371 students
| Measure | Fair Grove Middle Fair Grove, Missouri | Smithville Middle Smithville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #148 of 392 | #34 of 392 |
| National rank | #6458 of 15,369 | #2465 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 373 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| city | Fair Grove | Smithville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 55.5).
- •Smithville Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Smithville Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Smithville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 33.2%).
- •Smithville Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.8).
- •Fair Grove Middle is the larger school with 373 students compared with 371.
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 Fair Grove Middle better than Smithville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithville Middle ranks higher (74.4 vs 55.5 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 Fair Grove Middle and Smithville Middle?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Fair Grove and Smithville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Grove Middle: 373. Smithville Middle: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Grove Middle and Smithville Middle rank in Missouri?
Fair Grove Middle is 148th of 392 and Smithville Middle is 34th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).