Platte City Middle vs Southern Boone Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 226 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Platte City Middle
Platte City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Southern Boone Middle
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
648 students
| Measure | Platte City Middle Platte City, Missouri | Southern Boone Middle Ashland, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 392 | #135 of 392 |
| National rank | #2486 of 15,369 | #5824 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 646 | 648 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Platte City | Ashland |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 58.4).
- •Platte City Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Platte City Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Southern Boone Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.7).
- •Southern Boone Middle is the larger school with 648 students compared with 646.
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 Platte City Middle better than Southern Boone Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Platte City Middle ranks higher (74.3 vs 58.4 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 Platte City Middle and Southern Boone Middle?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Platte City and Ashland in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Platte City Middle: 646. Southern Boone Middle: 648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Platte City Middle and Southern Boone Middle rank in Missouri?
Platte City Middle is 35th of 392 and Southern Boone Middle is 135th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).