Carden Park Elem vs Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carden Park Elem
St. Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
638 students
Central High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students
| Measure | Carden Park Elem St. Joseph, Missouri | Central High ST Joseph, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 1,159 | #180 of 497 |
| National rank | #34733 of 50,301 | #6521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 638 | 1,733 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| city | St. Joseph | ST Joseph |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 35.8).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Carden Park Elem does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.5).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,733 students compared with 638.
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 Carden Park Elem better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (57.2 vs 35.8 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 Carden Park Elem and Central High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between St. Joseph and ST Joseph in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carden Park Elem: 638. Central High: 1,733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carden Park Elem and Central High rank in Missouri?
Carden Park Elem is 869th of 1,159 and Central High is 180th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).