Central High vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students
Central Middle
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 5–6
623 students
| Measure | Central High Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Central Middle Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 497 | #231 of 392 |
| National rank | #11392 of 16,910 | #8687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,278 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 38.2).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 623.
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 High better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (45.1 vs 38.2 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 High and Central Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,278. Central Middle: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Central High is 388th of 497 and Central Middle is 231st of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).