Mount Vernon Middle vs Palmyra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 360 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Middle
Mount Vernon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Palmyra Middle
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 5–8
343 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Middle Mount Vernon, Missouri | Palmyra Middle Palmyra, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 392 | #193 of 392 |
| National rank | #7950 of 15,369 | #7730 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 345 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Palmyra |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 48.6).
- •Mount Vernon Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Mount Vernon Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Palmyra Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 44.3%).
- •Palmyra Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.7).
- •Mount Vernon Middle is the larger school with 345 students compared with 343.
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 Mount Vernon Middle better than Palmyra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra Middle ranks higher (49.6 vs 48.6 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 Mount Vernon Middle and Palmyra Middle?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Palmyra in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Middle: 345. Palmyra Middle: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Middle and Palmyra Middle rank in Missouri?
Mount Vernon Middle is 203rd of 392 and Palmyra Middle is 193rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).