Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle vs Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 219 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle
O'fallon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,114 students
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle O'fallon, Missouri | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 392 | #250 of 392 |
| National rank | #1323 of 15,369 | #9259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,114 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | O'fallon | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 42.6).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 1,114.
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 Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle better than Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle ranks higher (81.0 vs 42.6 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 Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
About 219 km in a straight line, between O'fallon and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle: 1,114. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in Missouri?
Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle is 15th of 392 and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 250th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).