Hickory Hills Middle vs St. Clair Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 231 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
St. Clair Jr. High
ST Clair · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | St. Clair Jr. High ST Clair, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | #139 of 392 |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | #6038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Springfield | ST Clair |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Clair Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 34.3).
- •St. Clair Jr. High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •St. Clair Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •St. Clair Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 52.4%).
- •St. Clair Jr. High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Hickory Hills Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 451.
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 St. Clair Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), St. Clair Jr. High ranks higher (57.4 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 St. Clair Jr. High?
About 231 km in a straight line, between Springfield and ST Clair in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. St. Clair Jr. High: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and St. Clair Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and St. Clair Jr. High is 139th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).