Excel School vs Girardot Center for Youth
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 336 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
23 students
Girardot Center for Youth
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 5–12
24 students
| Measure | Excel School Springfield, Missouri | Girardot Center for Youth Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 23 | 24 |
| Enrollment | 23 | 24 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Springfield | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.6 vs 31.5).
- •Excel School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 87.5%).
- •Girardot Center for Youth does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.5).
- •Girardot Center for Youth is the larger school with 24 students compared with 23.
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 Excel School better than Girardot Center for Youth?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excel School and Girardot Center for Youth?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel School: 23. Girardot Center for Youth: 24. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel School and Girardot Center for Youth rank in Missouri?
Excel School is unranked and Girardot Center for Youth is unranked among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).