Sedalia Middle School vs Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sedalia Middle School
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 5–5
396 students
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Sedalia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,133 students
| Measure | Sedalia Middle School Sedalia, Missouri | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Sedalia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 392 | #250 of 392 |
| National rank | #6609 of 15,369 | #9259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 1,133 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| city | Sedalia | Sedalia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sedalia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 42.6).
- •Sedalia Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Sedalia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Sedalia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 67.1%).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is the larger school with 1,133 students compared with 396.
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 Sedalia Middle School better than Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Sedalia Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 42.6 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 Sedalia Middle School and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sedalia and Sedalia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sedalia Middle School: 396. Smith Cotton Junior High Schl: 1,133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sedalia Middle School and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in Missouri?
Sedalia Middle School is 155th of 392 and Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 250th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).