Blue Springs South High vs Grain Valley South Middle Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.8 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
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
Grain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Blue Springs South High Blue Springs, Missouri | Grain Valley South Middle Schl Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 497 | #48 of 392 |
| National rank | #2495 of 16,910 | #3181 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,299 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| 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 70.7).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 24.9%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.2).
- •Blue Springs South High is the larger school with 2,299 students compared with 516.
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 South Middle Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Springs South High ranks higher (73.3 vs 70.7 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 South Middle Schl?
About 3.8 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 South Middle Schl: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs South High and Grain Valley South Middle Schl rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs South High is 38th of 497 and Grain Valley South Middle Schl is 48th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).