Central Elem. vs North Co. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 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
North Co. Middle
Desloge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
364 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Park Hills, Missouri | North Co. Middle Desloge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,159 | #266 of 392 |
| National rank | #16902 of 50,301 | #9582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 530 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Park Hills | Desloge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 41.1).
- •North Co. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 60.4%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.1).
- •Central Elem. is the larger school with 530 students compared with 364.
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 North Co. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem. ranks higher (61.8 vs 41.1 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 North Co. Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Desloge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 530. North Co. Middle: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and North Co. Middle rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 402nd of 1,159 and North Co. Middle is 266th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).