Matthews Elem. vs Oak Grove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthews Elem.
Grain Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
Oak Grove High
Oak Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
604 students
| Measure | Matthews Elem. Grain Valley, Missouri | Oak Grove High Oak Grove, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,159 | #135 of 497 |
| National rank | #15993 of 50,301 | #5656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 37% |
| city | Grain Valley | Oak Grove |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthews Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 60.6).
- •Matthews Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Oak Grove High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Oak Grove High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 37.4%).
- •Matthews Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Oak Grove High is the larger school with 604 students compared with 422.
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 Matthews Elem. better than Oak Grove High?
On the Success Index (US), Matthews Elem. ranks higher (63.2 vs 60.6 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 Matthews Elem. and Oak Grove High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Grain Valley and Oak Grove in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthews Elem.: 422. Oak Grove High: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthews Elem. and Oak Grove High rank in Missouri?
Matthews Elem. is 373rd of 1,159 and Oak Grove High is 135th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).