Poplar Bluff Jr. High vs Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Poplar Bluff · Public middle · Grades 7–8
735 students
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
Poplar Bluff · Public elementary · Grades K–K
333 students
| Measure | Poplar Bluff Jr. High Poplar Bluff, Missouri | Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. Poplar Bluff, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 392 | #952 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9471 of 15,369 | #39082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 735 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Poplar Bluff | Poplar Bluff |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 29.2).
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 100%).
- •Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Poplar Bluff Jr. High is the larger school with 735 students compared with 333.
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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High better than Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Poplar Bluff Jr. High ranks higher (41.6 vs 29.2 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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High and Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High: 735. Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Bluff Jr. High and Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High is 262nd of 392 and Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. is 952nd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).