Festus Intermediate vs Senn-Thomas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Festus Intermediate
Festus · Public middle · Grades 4–6
804 students
Senn-Thomas Middle
Herculaneum · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Festus Intermediate Festus, Missouri | Senn-Thomas Middle Herculaneum, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 392 | #247 of 392 |
| National rank | #3631 of 15,369 | #9192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 804 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 27% |
| city | Festus | Herculaneum |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Festus Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 42.9).
- •Festus Intermediate does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Festus Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Festus Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 44.7%).
- •Senn-Thomas Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.1).
- •Festus Intermediate is the larger school with 804 students compared with 347.
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 Festus Intermediate better than Senn-Thomas Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Festus Intermediate ranks higher (68.6 vs 42.9 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 Festus Intermediate and Senn-Thomas Middle?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Festus and Herculaneum in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Festus Intermediate: 804. Senn-Thomas Middle: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Festus Intermediate and Senn-Thomas Middle rank in Missouri?
Festus Intermediate is 65th of 392 and Senn-Thomas Middle is 247th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).