Central Jr. High vs Raymore-Peculiar South Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 459 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Jr. High
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 7–8
633 students
Raymore-Peculiar South Middle
Peculiar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
| Measure | Central Jr. High Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Raymore-Peculiar South Middle Peculiar, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 392 | #92 of 392 |
| National rank | #11118 of 15,369 | #4632 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 633 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Peculiar |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymore-Peculiar South Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 33.8).
- •Raymore-Peculiar South Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Raymore-Peculiar South Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Raymore-Peculiar South Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 100%).
- •Central Jr. High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Raymore-Peculiar South Middle is the larger school with 636 students compared with 633.
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 Jr. High better than Raymore-Peculiar South Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Raymore-Peculiar South Middle ranks higher (63.9 vs 33.8 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 Jr. High and Raymore-Peculiar South Middle?
About 459 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Peculiar in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Jr. High: 633. Raymore-Peculiar South Middle: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Jr. High and Raymore-Peculiar South Middle rank in Missouri?
Central Jr. High is 314th of 392 and Raymore-Peculiar South Middle is 92nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).