Poplar Bluff Jr. High vs Poplar Bluff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 892 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Poplar Bluff · Public middle · Grades 7–8
735 students
Poplar Bluff Middle School
Poplar Bluff · Public middle · Grades 4–6
932 students
| Measure | Poplar Bluff Jr. High Poplar Bluff, Missouri | Poplar Bluff Middle School Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 392 | #212 of 392 |
| National rank | #9471 of 15,369 | #8218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 735 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| city | Poplar Bluff | Poplar Bluff |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 41.6).
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 73.1%).
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School is the larger school with 932 students compared with 735.
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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High better than Poplar Bluff Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks higher (47.4 vs 41.6 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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High and Poplar Bluff Middle School?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High: 735. Poplar Bluff Middle School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Bluff Jr. High and Poplar Bluff Middle School rank in Missouri?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High is 262nd of 392 and Poplar Bluff Middle School is 212th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).