Oak Grove Elem. vs Poplar Bluff Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Grove Elem.
Poplar Bluff · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
317 students
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Poplar Bluff · Public middle · Grades 7–8
735 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Elem. Poplar Bluff, Missouri | Poplar Bluff Jr. High Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 1,159 | #262 of 392 |
| National rank | #13511 of 50,301 | #9471 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 317 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 31% |
| city | Poplar Bluff | Poplar Bluff |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 41.6).
- •Oak Grove Elem. does better on math proficiency (82% vs 31%).
- •Oak Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 100%).
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High is the larger school with 735 students compared with 317.
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 Oak Grove Elem. better than Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elem. ranks higher (66.9 vs 41.6 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 Oak Grove Elem. and Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Elem.: 317. Poplar Bluff Jr. High: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Elem. and Poplar Bluff Jr. High rank in Missouri?
Oak Grove Elem. is 312th of 1,159 and Poplar Bluff Jr. High is 262nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).