Blue Ridge Elem. vs Raytown Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Ridge Elem.
Raytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Raytown Central Middle
Raytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge Elem. Raytown, Missouri | Raytown Central Middle Raytown, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,159 | #326 of 392 |
| National rank | #28527 of 50,301 | #11651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Raytown | Raytown |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 31.4).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Raytown Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 68.9%).
- •Blue Ridge Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Raytown Central Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 299.
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 Blue Ridge Elem. better than Raytown Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge Elem. ranks higher (45.1 vs 31.4 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 Blue Ridge Elem. and Raytown Central Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Raytown and Raytown in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge Elem.: 299. Raytown Central Middle: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge Elem. and Raytown Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Blue Ridge Elem. is 730th of 1,159 and Raytown Central Middle is 326th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).