Ferguson Middle vs Walnut Grove Elem.
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
Walnut Grove Elem.
Ferguson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
368 students
| Measure | Ferguson Middle Ferguson, Missouri | Walnut Grove Elem. Ferguson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 392 | #1143 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14267 of 15,369 | #49287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 582 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 11% |
| city | Ferguson | Ferguson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferguson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 10.7).
- •Walnut Grove Elem. does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Walnut Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Ferguson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 100%).
- •Walnut Grove Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •Ferguson Middle is the larger school with 582 students compared with 368.
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 Ferguson Middle better than Walnut Grove Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Ferguson Middle ranks higher (17.0 vs 10.7 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 Walnut Grove Elem.?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ferguson and Ferguson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferguson Middle: 582. Walnut Grove Elem.: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferguson Middle and Walnut Grove Elem. rank in Missouri?
Ferguson Middle is 371st of 392 and Walnut Grove Elem. is 1143rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).