Blue Springs South High vs Moreland Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.0 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
Moreland Ridge Middle
Blue Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Blue Springs South High Blue Springs, Missouri | Moreland Ridge Middle Blue Springs, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 497 | #40 of 392 |
| National rank | #2495 of 16,910 | #2727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,299 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 60% |
| city | Blue Springs | Blue Springs |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.3 vs 73.0).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Blue Springs South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 31%).
- •Moreland Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.2).
- •Blue Springs South High is the larger school with 2,299 students compared with 813.
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 Moreland Ridge Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Springs South High and Moreland Ridge Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Blue Springs and Blue Springs in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Springs South High: 2,299. Moreland Ridge Middle: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Springs South High and Moreland Ridge Middle rank in Missouri?
Blue Springs South High is 38th of 497 and Moreland Ridge Middle is 40th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).