Barry School vs Platte Purchase Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barry School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Platte Purchase Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
368 students
| Measure | Barry School Kansas City, Missouri | Platte Purchase Middle School Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 1,159 | #37 of 392 |
| National rank | #3452 of 50,301 | #2526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 74.1).
- •Barry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 35.6%).
- •Barry School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.7).
- •Platte Purchase Middle School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 348.
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 Barry School better than Platte Purchase Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barry School ranks higher (82.8 vs 74.1 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 Barry School and Platte Purchase Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barry School: 348. Platte Purchase Middle School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barry School and Platte Purchase Middle School rank in Missouri?
Barry School is 47th of 1,159 and Platte Purchase Middle School is 37th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).