Ferguson Middle vs Lee Hamilton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferguson Middle
Ferguson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
582 students
Lee Hamilton Elementary
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
310 students
| Measure | Ferguson Middle Ferguson, Missouri | Lee Hamilton Elementary Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 392 | #1041 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14267 of 15,369 | #44974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 582 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Ferguson | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 17.0).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Lee Hamilton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Ferguson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 71.3%).
- •Ferguson Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.3).
- •Ferguson Middle is the larger school with 582 students compared with 310.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ferguson Middle better than Lee Hamilton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Hamilton Elementary ranks higher (19.8 vs 17.0 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 Ferguson Middle and Lee Hamilton Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ferguson and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferguson Middle: 582. Lee Hamilton Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferguson Middle and Lee Hamilton Elementary rank in Missouri?
Ferguson Middle is 371st of 392 and Lee Hamilton Elementary is 1041st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).