Hickory Hills Middle vs Strafford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 8.7 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
Strafford Middle
Strafford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
411 students
| Measure | Hickory Hills Middle Springfield, Missouri | Strafford Middle Strafford, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 392 | #132 of 392 |
| National rank | #11010 of 15,369 | #5749 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 456 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Springfield | Strafford |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Strafford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 34.3).
- •Strafford Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Strafford Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Strafford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Hickory Hills Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Hickory Hills Middle is the larger school with 456 students compared with 411.
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 Strafford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Strafford Middle ranks higher (58.8 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 Strafford Middle?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Strafford in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Hills Middle: 456. Strafford Middle: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Hills Middle and Strafford Middle rank in Missouri?
Hickory Hills Middle is 304th of 392 and Strafford Middle is 132nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).