Central Elementary vs Cooter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Steele · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
235 students
Cooter High
Cooter · Public high · Grades 7–12
122 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Steele, Missouri | Cooter High Cooter, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1014 of 1,159 | #395 of 497 |
| National rank | #43320 of 50,301 | #11604 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 235 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Steele | Cooter |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 22.4).
- •Cooter High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Cooter High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Cooter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 100%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.3).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 122.
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 Elementary better than Cooter High?
On the Success Index (US), Cooter High ranks higher (37.4 vs 22.4 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 Elementary and Cooter High?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Steele and Cooter in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 235. Cooter High: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Cooter High rank in Missouri?
Central Elementary is 1014th of 1,159 and Cooter High is 395th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).