Central High vs West Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 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
West Elem.
Park Hills · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
| Measure | Central High Park Hills, Missouri | West Elem. Park Hills, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 497 | #587 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #6991 of 16,910 | #22812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 605 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Park Hills | Park Hills |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 53.4).
- •West Elem. does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 60.3%).
- •West Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Central High is the larger school with 605 students compared with 464.
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 West Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (55.1 vs 53.4 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 High and West Elem.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Park Hills and Park Hills in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 605. West Elem.: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and West Elem. rank in Missouri?
Central High is 200th of 497 and West Elem. is 587th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).