Pleasant Lea Middle vs Waynesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Lea Middle
Lee's Summit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
Waynesville Middle
Waynesville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
906 students
| Measure | Pleasant Lea Middle Lee's Summit, Missouri | Waynesville Middle Waynesville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 392 | #178 of 392 |
| National rank | #3438 of 15,369 | #7270 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 905 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Lee's Summit | Waynesville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Lea Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 51.7).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 41.4%).
- •Pleasant Lea Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.4).
- •Waynesville Middle is the larger school with 906 students compared with 905.
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 Pleasant Lea Middle better than Waynesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Lea Middle ranks higher (69.6 vs 51.7 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 Pleasant Lea Middle and Waynesville Middle?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Lee's Summit and Waynesville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Lea Middle: 905. Waynesville Middle: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Lea Middle and Waynesville Middle rank in Missouri?
Pleasant Lea Middle is 57th of 392 and Waynesville Middle is 178th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).