Blanchard Elem. vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchard Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
326 students
Central Middle
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 5–6
623 students
| Measure | Blanchard Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Central Middle Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 1,159 | #231 of 392 |
| National rank | #19097 of 50,301 | #8687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 326 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanchard Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 45.1).
- •Blanchard Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Blanchard Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Blanchard Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 623 students compared with 326.
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 Blanchard Elem. better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blanchard Elem. ranks higher (58.6 vs 45.1 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 Blanchard Elem. and Central Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanchard Elem.: 326. Central Middle: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanchard Elem. and Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Blanchard Elem. is 458th of 1,159 and Central Middle is 231st of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).