North Co. Middle vs West County Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Co. Middle
Desloge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
364 students
West County Elem.
Park Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | North Co. Middle Desloge, Missouri | West County Elem. Park Hills, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 392 | #466 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9582 of 15,369 | #19484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 364 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 62.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Desloge | Park Hills |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West County Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 41.1).
- •West County Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •West County Elem. does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •North Co. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 62.1%).
- •West County Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •West County Elem. is the larger school with 390 students compared with 364.
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 North Co. Middle better than West County Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), West County Elem. ranks higher (58.2 vs 41.1 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 North Co. Middle and West County Elem.?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Desloge and Park Hills in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Co. Middle: 364. West County Elem.: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Co. Middle and West County Elem. rank in Missouri?
North Co. Middle is 266th of 392 and West County Elem. is 466th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).