Blue Springs South High vs Grain Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 4.0 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
Grain Valley High
Grain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,482 students
| Measure | Blue Springs South High Blue Springs, Missouri | Grain Valley High Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 497 | #83 of 497 |
| National rank | #2495 of 16,910 | #4220 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,299 | 1,482 |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| city | Blue Springs | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Springs South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 66.3).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Grain Valley High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Grain Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 24.9%).
- •Grain Valley High does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.2).
- •Blue Springs South High is the larger school with 2,299 students compared with 1,482.
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 South High better than Grain Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Springs South High ranks higher (73.3 vs 66.3 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 Grain Valley High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Springs South High: 2,299. Grain Valley High: 1,482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs South High and Grain Valley High rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs South High is 38th of 497 and Grain Valley High is 83rd of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).