Blue Springs High vs Paul Kinder Middle School
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
Paul Kinder Middle School
Blue Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students
| Measure | Blue Springs High Blue Springs, Missouri | Paul Kinder Middle School Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 497 | #87 of 392 |
| National rank | #3674 of 16,910 | #4573 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,429 | 919 |
| Enrollment | 2,429 | 919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Springs High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 64.1).
- •Blue Springs High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Blue Springs High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Blue Springs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 38.8%).
- •Blue Springs High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.1).
- •Blue Springs High is the larger school with 2,429 students compared with 919.
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 Paul Kinder Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Springs High ranks higher (68.5 vs 64.1 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 Blue Springs High and Paul Kinder Middle School?
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. Paul Kinder Middle School: 919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs High and Paul Kinder Middle School rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs High is 69th of 497 and Paul Kinder Middle School is 87th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).