Central High vs Pipkin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 544 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,428 students
Pipkin Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Central High Springfield, Missouri | Pipkin Middle Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 497 | #337 of 392 |
| National rank | #6770 of 16,910 | #12455 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,428 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 1,428 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 18% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 27.2).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 81.9%).
- •Pipkin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •Central High is the larger school with 1,428 students compared with 359.
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 Pipkin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (56.1 vs 27.2 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 Pipkin Middle?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 1,428. Pipkin Middle: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Pipkin Middle rank in Missouri?
Central High is 192nd of 497 and Pipkin Middle is 337th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).