Cole Elem. vs Grand Center Arts Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
Grand Center Arts Academy High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
402 students
| Measure | Cole Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Grand Center Arts Academy High St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,159 | #433 of 497 |
| National rank | #48241 of 50,301 | #13356 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 13.6).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 7.5%).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Grand Center Arts Academy High is the larger school with 402 students compared with 283.
- •Cole Elem. is a public school while Grand Center Arts Academy High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cole Elem. better than Grand Center Arts Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Center Arts Academy High ranks higher (29.9 vs 13.6 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 Cole Elem. and Grand Center Arts Academy High?
About 814 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Elem.: 283. Grand Center Arts Academy High: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Elem. and Grand Center Arts Academy High rank in Missouri?
Cole Elem. is 1110th of 1,159 and Grand Center Arts Academy High is 433rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).