Grain Valley South Middle Schl vs Oak Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
Grain Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
Oak Grove Middle
Oak Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
| Measure | Grain Valley South Middle Schl Grain Valley, Missouri | Oak Grove Middle Oak Grove, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 392 | #89 of 392 |
| National rank | #3181 of 15,369 | #4596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| city | Grain Valley | Oak Grove |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 64.0).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 31.6%).
- •Oak Grove Middle does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.3).
- •Grain Valley South Middle Schl is the larger school with 516 students compared with 301.
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 South Middle Schl better than Oak Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Grain Valley South Middle Schl ranks higher (70.7 vs 64.0 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 South Middle Schl and Oak Grove Middle?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Oak Grove in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grain Valley South Middle Schl: 516. Oak Grove Middle: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grain Valley South Middle Schl and Oak Grove Middle rank in Missouri?
Grain Valley South Middle Schl is 48th of 392 and Oak Grove Middle is 89th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).