Central Elem. vs Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem.
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
Union High
Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
956 students
| Measure | Central Elem. Union, Missouri | Union High Union, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 1,159 | #351 of 497 |
| National rank | #9236 of 50,301 | #10377 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 643 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| city | Union | Union |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 42.4).
- •Central Elem. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Central Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 52.6%).
- •Central Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
- •Union High is the larger school with 956 students compared with 643.
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 Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem. ranks higher (73.0 vs 42.4 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 Union High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Union and Union in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem.: 643. Union High: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem. and Union High rank in Missouri?
Central Elem. is 176th of 1,159 and Union High is 351st of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).