Grain Valley North Middle Schl vs Prairie Branch Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grain Valley North Middle Schl
Grain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
Prairie Branch Elem.
Grain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
| Measure | Grain Valley North Middle Schl Grain Valley, Missouri | Prairie Branch Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 392 | #136 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #3784 of 15,369 | #7851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 527 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| city | Grain Valley | Grain Valley |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Branch Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 68.0).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 21.4%).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Prairie Branch Elem. is the larger school with 567 students compared with 527.
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 North Middle Schl better than Prairie Branch Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Branch Elem. ranks higher (75.2 vs 68.0 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 North Middle Schl and Prairie Branch Elem.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Grain Valley in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grain Valley North Middle Schl: 527. Prairie Branch Elem.: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grain Valley North Middle Schl and Prairie Branch Elem. rank in Missouri?
Grain Valley North Middle Schl is 69th of 392 and Prairie Branch Elem. is 136th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).