Central Elem. vs Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
Park Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
530 students
Central High
Park Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
605 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Park Hills, Missouri | Central High Park Hills, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,159 | #200 of 497 |
| National rank | #16902 of 50,301 | #6991 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Park Hills | Park Hills |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 55.1).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 60.4%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.5).
- •Central High is the larger school with 605 students compared with 530.
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 Central Elem. better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem. ranks higher (61.8 vs 55.1 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 Central Elem. and Central High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Park Hills in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 530. Central High: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Central High rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 402nd of 1,159 and Central High is 200th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).