Cedar Ridge Intermediate vs Grain Valley South Middle Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
Branson · Public middle · Grades 4–6
515 students
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
Grain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Intermediate Branson, Missouri | Grain Valley South Middle Schl Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 392 | #48 of 392 |
| National rank | #6338 of 15,369 | #3181 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| city | Branson | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 56.0).
- •Cedar Ridge Intermediate does better on math proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Cedar Ridge Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 71.3%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl is the larger school with 516 students compared with 515.
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 Cedar Ridge Intermediate better than Grain Valley South Middle Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Grain Valley South Middle Schl ranks higher (70.7 vs 56.0 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 Cedar Ridge Intermediate and Grain Valley South Middle Schl?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Branson and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Intermediate: 515. Grain Valley South Middle Schl: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Intermediate and Grain Valley South Middle Schl rank in Missouri?
Cedar Ridge Intermediate is 144th of 392 and Grain Valley South Middle Schl is 48th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).