Central High School vs New Madrid Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
New Madrid · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
New Madrid Elementary
New Madrid · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Central High School New Madrid, Missouri | New Madrid Elementary New Madrid, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #455 of 497 | #561 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14214 of 16,910 | #22312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | New Madrid | New Madrid |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Madrid Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 25.8).
- •New Madrid Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •New Madrid Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 250.
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 School better than New Madrid Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Madrid Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 25.8 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 School and New Madrid Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between New Madrid and New Madrid in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 361. New Madrid Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and New Madrid Elementary rank in Missouri?
Central High School is 455th of 497 and New Madrid Elementary is 561st of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).