Blue Springs South High vs Franklin Smith Elem.
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.
Blue Springs South High
Blue Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,299 students
Franklin Smith Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
| Measure | Blue Springs South High Blue Springs, Missouri | Franklin Smith Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 497 | #333 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2495 of 16,910 | #14256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,299 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 59% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Springs South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 65.8).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 50%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 41.6%).
- •Franklin Smith Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.2).
- •Blue Springs South High is the larger school with 2,299 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Springs South High better than Franklin Smith Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Springs South High ranks higher (73.3 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 South High and Franklin Smith Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Springs South High: 2,299. Franklin Smith Elem.: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs South High and Franklin Smith Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs South High is 38th of 497 and Franklin Smith Elem. is 333rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).