Hickory Hills Middle vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | Pershing Middle Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | #106 of 392 |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | #4974 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 34.3).
- •Pershing Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 52.4%).
- •Hickory Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.3).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 456.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Middle ranks higher (62.3 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 Middle?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. Pershing Middle: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and Pershing Middle rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and Pershing Middle is 106th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).