Jackson Middle vs Russell Hawkins Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 966 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Middle
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 5–6
850 students
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
867 students
| Measure | Jackson Middle Jackson, Missouri | Russell Hawkins Jr. High Jackson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #198 of 392 | #90 of 392 |
| National rank | #7788 of 15,369 | #4599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 850 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 850 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 56% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Hawkins Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 49.3).
- •Russell Hawkins Jr. High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Russell Hawkins Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Russell Hawkins Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 38.8%).
- •Russell Hawkins Jr. High is the larger school with 867 students compared with 850.
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 Jackson Middle better than Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Hawkins Jr. High ranks higher (64.0 vs 49.3 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 Jackson Middle and Russell Hawkins Jr. High?
About 966 m in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Middle: 850. Russell Hawkins Jr. High: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Middle and Russell Hawkins Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Jackson Middle is 198th of 392 and Russell Hawkins Jr. High is 90th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).