John Warner Middle School vs R. G. Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Warner Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
R. G. Central Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
578 students
| Measure | John Warner Middle School Columbia, Missouri | R. G. Central Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 392 | #364 of 392 |
| National rank | #463 of 15,369 | #13947 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 4% |
| city | Columbia | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Warner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 19.0).
- •John Warner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 63.8%).
- •John Warner Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •John Warner Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 578.
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 John Warner Middle School better than R. G. Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Warner Middle School ranks higher (88.0 vs 19.0 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 John Warner Middle School and R. G. Central Middle?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Columbia and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Warner Middle School: 579. R. G. Central Middle: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Warner Middle School and R. G. Central Middle rank in Missouri?
John Warner Middle School is 4th of 392 and R. G. Central Middle is 364th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).