Kirksville Primary vs William Matthew Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 242 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirksville Primary
Kirksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
539 students
William Matthew Middle School
Kirksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Kirksville Primary Kirksville, Missouri | William Matthew Middle School Kirksville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,159 | #170 of 392 |
| National rank | #10520 of 50,301 | #6861 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Kirksville | Kirksville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirksville Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 53.7).
- •William Matthew Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 55.1%).
- •Kirksville Primary does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.5).
- •Kirksville Primary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 514.
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 Kirksville Primary better than William Matthew Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirksville Primary ranks higher (71.1 vs 53.7 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 Kirksville Primary and William Matthew Middle School?
About 242 m in a straight line, between Kirksville and Kirksville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirksville Primary: 539. William Matthew Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirksville Primary and William Matthew Middle School rank in Missouri?
Kirksville Primary is 220th of 1,159 and William Matthew Middle School is 170th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).