Blue Springs South High vs Joplin High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 216 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
Joplin High
Joplin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,288 students
| Measure | Blue Springs South High Blue Springs, Missouri | Joplin High Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 497 | #365 of 497 |
| National rank | #2495 of 16,910 | #10773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,299 | 2,288 |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 2,288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 38% |
| city | Blue Springs | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Springs South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 40.8).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 58.8%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.5).
- •Blue Springs South High is the larger school with 2,299 students compared with 2,288.
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 Joplin High?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Springs South High ranks higher (73.3 vs 40.8 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 Joplin High?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Springs South High: 2,299. Joplin High: 2,288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs South High and Joplin High rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs South High is 38th of 497 and Joplin High is 365th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).