Blue Springs High vs Franklin Smith Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Springs High
Blue Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,429 students
Franklin Smith Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
| Measure | Blue Springs High Blue Springs, Missouri | Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 497 | #333 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3674 of 16,910 | #14256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,429 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 2,429 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 65.8).
- •Blue Springs High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Blue Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 41.6%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Blue Springs High is the larger school with 2,429 students compared with 401.
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 Springs High better than Franklin Smith Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Springs High ranks higher (68.5 vs 65.8 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 Springs High and Franklin Smith Elem.?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Springs High: 2,429. Franklin Smith Elem.: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs High and Franklin Smith Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs High is 69th of 497 and Franklin Smith Elem. is 333rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).