Grain Valley High vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 324 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grain Valley High
Grain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,482 students
South High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,485 students
| Measure | Grain Valley High Grain Valley, Missouri | South High Manchester, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 497 | #50 of 497 |
| National rank | #4220 of 16,910 | #2933 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,482 | 1,485 |
| Enrollment | 1,482 | 1,485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| city | Grain Valley | Manchester |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 66.3).
- •South High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Grain Valley High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 21%).
- •South High does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,485 students compared with 1,482.
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 Grain Valley High better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), South High ranks higher (71.5 vs 66.3 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 Grain Valley High and South High?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Manchester in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grain Valley High: 1,482. South High: 1,485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grain Valley High and South High rank in Missouri?
Grain Valley High is 83rd of 497 and South High is 50th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).