Blue Springs South High vs James Walker Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 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
James Walker Elem.
Blue Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Blue Springs South High Blue Springs, Missouri | James Walker Elem. Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 497 | #89 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #2495 of 16,910 | #5672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,299 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Walker Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 73.3).
- •James Walker Elem. does better on math proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •James Walker Elem. does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 49.8%).
- •James Walker Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Blue Springs South High is the larger school with 2,299 students compared with 456.
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 James Walker Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), James Walker Elem. ranks higher (78.8 vs 73.3 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 James Walker Elem.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Springs South High: 2,299. James Walker Elem.: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs South High and James Walker Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs South High is 38th of 497 and James Walker Elem. is 89th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).