Ozark Jr. High vs Sparta Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ozark Jr. High
Ozark · Public middle · Grades 7–8
943 students
Sparta Middle
Sparta · Public middle · Grades 5–8
187 students
| Measure | Ozark Jr. High Ozark, Missouri | Sparta Middle Sparta, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 392 | #187 of 392 |
| National rank | #2601 of 15,369 | #7635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 943 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 943 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Ozark | Sparta |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ozark Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 50.1).
- •Ozark Jr. High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Ozark Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •Ozark Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 45.5%).
- •Sparta Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.5).
- •Ozark Jr. High is the larger school with 943 students compared with 187.
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 Ozark Jr. High better than Sparta Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ozark Jr. High ranks higher (73.7 vs 50.1 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 Ozark Jr. High and Sparta Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Ozark and Sparta in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ozark Jr. High: 943. Sparta Middle: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ozark Jr. High and Sparta Middle rank in Missouri?
Ozark Jr. High is 39th of 392 and Sparta Middle is 187th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).