Central Elem. vs Ray Miller Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 313 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
Ray Miller Elem.
Kirksville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
530 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Park Hills, Missouri | Ray Miller Elem. Kirksville, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 1,159 | #662 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16902 of 50,301 | #26054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Park Hills | Kirksville |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 48.7).
- •Ray Miller Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 60.4%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.3).
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 Ray Miller Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem. ranks higher (61.8 vs 48.7 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 Ray Miller Elem.?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Kirksville in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 530. Ray Miller Elem.: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Ray Miller Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 402nd of 1,159 and Ray Miller Elem. is 662nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).