North Platte Jr. High vs South Shelby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Platte Jr. High
Dearborn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
123 students
South Shelby Middle School
Shelbina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
126 students
| Measure | North Platte Jr. High Dearborn, Missouri | South Shelby Middle School Shelbina, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 392 | #220 of 392 |
| National rank | #4325 of 15,369 | #8441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 123 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 123 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Dearborn | Shelbina |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Platte Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 46.4).
- •North Platte Jr. High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •North Platte Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •North Platte Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 53.2%).
- •South Shelby Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.3).
- •South Shelby Middle School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 123.
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 Platte Jr. High better than South Shelby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Platte Jr. High ranks higher (65.3 vs 46.4 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 Platte Jr. High and South Shelby Middle School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Shelbina in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Platte Jr. High: 123. South Shelby Middle School: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Platte Jr. High and South Shelby Middle School rank in Missouri?
North Platte Jr. High is 83rd of 392 and South Shelby Middle School is 220th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).