Fire Prairie Middle vs Webb City Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fire Prairie Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–6
713 students
Webb City Jr. High
Webb City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
709 students
| Measure | Fire Prairie Middle Independence, Missouri | Webb City Jr. High Webb City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 392 | #175 of 392 |
| National rank | #9360 of 15,369 | #7179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 713 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | Independence | Webb City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Webb City Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 42.1).
- •Webb City Jr. High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Webb City Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Webb City Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 57.6%).
- •Fire Prairie Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Fire Prairie Middle is the larger school with 713 students compared with 709.
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 Fire Prairie Middle better than Webb City Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Webb City Jr. High ranks higher (52.1 vs 42.1 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 Fire Prairie Middle and Webb City Jr. High?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Independence and Webb City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fire Prairie Middle: 713. Webb City Jr. High: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fire Prairie Middle and Webb City Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Fire Prairie Middle is 254th of 392 and Webb City Jr. High is 175th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).