Hickory Hills Middle vs Pershing Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Hills Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | Pershing Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | #854 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | #34120 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 34.3).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Hickory Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Pershing Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Hickory Hills Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 142.
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 Hickory Hills Middle better than Pershing Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elem. ranks higher (36.8 vs 34.3 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 Hickory Hills Middle and Pershing Elem.?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. Pershing Elem.: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and Pershing Elem. rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and Pershing Elem. is 854th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).