Central High vs North Co. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Park Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
605 students
North Co. Middle
Desloge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
364 students
| Measure | Central High Park Hills, Missouri | North Co. Middle Desloge, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 497 | #266 of 392 |
| National rank | #6991 of 16,910 | #9582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 605 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| city | Park Hills | Desloge |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 41.1).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •North Co. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 54.5%).
- •North Co. Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •Central High is the larger school with 605 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 High better than North Co. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (55.1 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 High and North Co. Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Desloge in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 605. North Co. Middle: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and North Co. Middle rank in Missouri?
Central High is 200th of 497 and North Co. Middle is 266th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).