Oak Grove Elem. vs Poplar Bluff Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 4.3 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 Middle School
Poplar Bluff · Public middle · Grades 4–6
932 students
| Measure | Oak Grove Elem. Poplar Bluff, Missouri | Poplar Bluff Middle School Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 1,159 | #212 of 392 |
| National rank | #13511 of 50,301 | #8218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 317 | 932 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 932 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 44% |
| city | Poplar Bluff | Poplar Bluff |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 47.4).
- •Oak Grove Elem. does better on math proficiency (82% vs 44%).
- •Oak Grove Elem. does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 100%).
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.8).
- •Poplar Bluff Middle School is the larger school with 932 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elem. ranks higher (66.9 vs 47.4 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 Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Grove Elem.: 317. Poplar Bluff Middle School: 932. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Grove Elem. and Poplar Bluff Middle School rank in Missouri?
Oak Grove Elem. is 312th of 1,159 and Poplar Bluff Middle School is 212th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).