Branson High vs Cedar Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branson High
Branson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Branson · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
517 students
| Measure | Branson High Branson, Missouri | Cedar Ridge Elementary Branson, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 497 | #594 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8812 of 16,910 | #23011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 1,469 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Branson | Branson |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 48.3).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Branson High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Branson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 77.6%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.7).
- •Branson High is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 517.
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 Branson High better than Cedar Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 48.3 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 Branson High and Cedar Ridge Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Branson and Branson in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branson High: 1,469. Cedar Ridge Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branson High and Cedar Ridge Elementary rank in Missouri?
Branson High is 277th of 497 and Cedar Ridge Elementary is 594th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).